Removal Procedure

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Important: If the cable is broken, release the hood by pressing the latch tab on the left side of the lock in assembly. Use a rod to press the latch tab.

Lift the hood.
Remove the left hinge pillar trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - HINGE PILLAR in Interior Trim.
Remove the cable handle underneath the instrument panel (IP).
Remove the cable end from the handle.
1. 4.1. Use needle nose pliers in order to squeeze the tabs in order to remove the cable end from the hood latch assembly.
2. 4.2. Lift the cable from the lock.
Fig 1: Hood Latch Release Cable Replacement Procedure
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Pull the cable in toward the cable handle through the hole in the cowl.

Fig 2: Installing Hood Latch Release Cable
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Detach the cable from the retainer clips.

Fig 3: Detaching Cable From Retainer Clips
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Disconnect the cable end from the hood latch assembly.
1. 7.1. Use needle nose pliers to squeeze the tabs in order to remove the cable end from the handle.
2. 7.2. Lift the cable from the lock.
Fig 4: Disconnecting Cable End From Hood Latch Assembly
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