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Removal Procedure

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  1. Open the hood.
  2. Remove the left diagonal brace. Refer to BRACE REPLACEMENT - FRONT FENDER UPPER DIAGONAL - LEFT  .
  3. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
  4. Disconnect the hood release cable from the hood latch. Refer to HOOD LATCH REPLACEMENT  .
  5. Remove the hood release cable from the hood latch bracket.
  6. Remove the hood release cable retainers from the upper tie bar.
    Fig 1: Removing Hood Release Cable From Hood Latch Bracket
    G01515859Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the hood release cable retainers from the engine compartment side rail.
  8. Remove the hood release cable from the hood release handle. Refer to HOOD LATCH RELEASE HANDLE REPLACEMENT  .
  9. Pull the carpet back to access the hood release cable.

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

  10. Tie the 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. Remove the grommet from the dash using a small flat bladed tool.
  12. Remove the hood release cable from the dash.
  13. Remove the wire or string from the hood release cable.
  14. Remove the hood release cable from the vehicle.
    Fig 2: Removing Hood Release Cable From Vehicle
    G01515860Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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