Cable-Latch Release: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Position the hood latch release cable assembly (4) into the vehicle.
- Route the release cable through the hole in the dash panel (1) and up to the front of the engine compartment.
- Install the rubber grommet (2) into the dash panel.
- Position the hood release cable assembly to the cowl panel (5) and install the two retaining screws (3). Tighten the screws securely.
- Install the trim panel onto the driver side cowl panel (Refer to BODY/INTERIOR/TRIM-COWL - INSTALLATION) .
- Connect the hood latch release cable to the hood latch and install the latch (Refer to BODY/HOOD/LATCH - INSTALLATION) .
- Install the grille (Refer to BODY/EXTERIOR/GRILLE - INSTALLATION) .
- Verify hood alignment and latch operation. The hood should have even gaps aligned to 4 mm (0.160 in.) to the adjacent body panels.