Latch Release Cable: Removal

Unlatch hood and open
Disconnect remote hood release cable from hood latch. See Fig 1. (Refer to BODY/HOOD/LATCH - REMOVAL) .
Release any remote hood cable attachments and free cable. See Fig 2.
Remove left front cowl trim panel. (Refer to BODY/INTERIOR/SIDE COWL TRIM - REMOVAL ).
Remove screws attaching hood release handle to cowl panel and release cable from clip. See Fig 1.
Disconnect rubber grommet from dash panel behind instrument panel.
Pull release cable through hole in dash panel.
Remove cable and handle from vehicle.

Fig 1: REMOTE HOOD RELEASE HANDLE AND CABLE

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - COWL SIDE PANEL

2 - DASH PANEL

3 - HOOD PROP ROD CLIP

4 - UPPER RADIATOR CROSSMEMBER

5 - HOOD LATCH

6 - REMOTE HOOD LATCH HANDLE AND CABLE

7 - GROMMET

8 - ATTACHING SCREW

Fig 2: REMOTE HOOD RELEASE CABLE UNDER HOOD

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - ATTACHING CLIPS

2 - REMOTE HOOD LATCH RELEASE CABLE

3 - UPPER RADIATOR CROSSMEMBER