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Cable-Latch Release: Installation

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Fig 1: Cable-Hood Latch Release
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  1. Position the hood latch release cable assembly (4) into the vehicle.
  2. Route the release cable through the hole in the dash panel (1) and up to the front of the engine compartment.
  3. Install the rubber grommet (2) into the dash panel.
  4. Position the hood release cable assembly to the cowl panel (5) and install the two retaining screws (3). Tighten the screws securely.
  5. Install the trim panel onto the driver side cowl panel (Refer to BODY/INTERIOR/TRIM-COWL - INSTALLATION) .
  6. Connect the hood latch release cable to the hood latch and install the latch (Refer to BODY/HOOD/LATCH - INSTALLATION) .
  7. Install the grille (Refer to BODY/EXTERIOR/GRILLE - INSTALLATION) .
  8. Verify hood alignment and latch operation. The hood should have even gaps aligned to 4 mm (0.160 in.) to the adjacent body panels.