Latch Release Cable: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Dodge Magnum, 2006 Dodge Charger, and 2006 Chrysler 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the hood latch (2) from the vehicle. (Refer to BODY/HOOD/LATCH - REMOVAL) .
- Remove the left headlamp unit from the vehicle. (Refer to ELECTRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/HEADLAMP UNIT - REMOVAL) .
- Disengage the hood latch release cable from the integral routing clips on the headlamp mounting crossmember and the routing clips (1) along the left side of the engine compartment.
- From the passenger compartment, remove the closeout panel from beneath the left side of the instrument panel. (Refer to BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/INSTRUMENT PANEL SILENCER - REMOVAL) .
- Unseat the hood latch release cable grommet (1) from the dash panel.
- Remove the two screws (4) that secure the hood latch release handle (3) to the lower instrument panel reinforcement (2).
- Remove the hood latch release handle and cable through the passenger compartment of the vehicle.