Cable, Hood Release: Removal: Removal

Fig 1: Latch Release Cable

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Remove the hood latch (2) from the vehicle. Refer to LATCH, HOOD, REMOVAL .
Remove the left headlamp unit from the vehicle.
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.

Fig 2: Hood Latch Release Handle
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From the passenger compartment, remove the closeout panel from beneath the left side of the instrument panel. Refer to 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.