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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the grille. Refer to GRILLE REPLACEMENT in Exterior Trim.
  2. Disconnect the hood release cable from the hood latch by squeezing the hood release cable retainer.
  3. Remove the hood latch release cable from the retainer at the radiator support panel.
  4. Remove the left sound insulator panel. Refer to CLOSEOUT/INSULATOR PANEL REPLACEMENT -- LEFT .
  5. Remove the left front carpet retainer. Refer to CARPET RETAINER REPLACEMENT .
  6. Fold the carpet down to access the hood latch cable grommet.
  7. Remove the hood latch release cable screw from the handle.
  8. Remove the hood latch release cable handle from the front hinge pillar.
  9. Remove the hood latch release cable from the handle by pressing the tabs together.
    Fig 1: Removing Hood Latch Release Cable From Handle
    G01780141Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Important:  Ensure the end of the wire or string remains in the passenger compartment.

  10. Tie a wire or string to the end of the hood release cable in order to aid in the installation of the new hood release cable.
  11. Pull the grommet from the engine compartment into the passenger compartment.

    Clean the old sealant from instrument panel hole.

  12. Remove the hood latch release cable from the instrument panel.
    Fig 2: Removing Hood Latch Release Cable From Instrument Panel
    G01780142Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the wire or string from the hood release cable (1).
    Fig 3: Removing Wire Or String From Hood Release Cable
    G01780143Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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