Removal and Installation

Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
Remove the hood latch. Refer to HOOD LATCH .
Remove the pin-type retainers.

Fig 1: Removing Pin-Type Retainers
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Position the air deflector aside to reveal the hood latch release cable guide.
Remove the hood latch release cable guide.

Fig 2: Removing Hood Latch Release Cable Guide
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Remove the remaining hood latch release cable guides.

Fig 3: Removing Remaining Hood Latch Release Cable Guides
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Remove the powertrain control module (PCM). Refer to ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROLS - GASOLINE ENGINES or ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROLS - DIESEL ENGINES .
Remove the A-pillar lower trim panel. Refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
Remove the nuts.

Fig 4: Removing Nuts
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Lower the hood latch release/park brake bracket from the vehicle.
Remove the hood latch release cable from the handle.
- Release the cable conduit.
- Remove the cable.
Remove the hood latch release cable and dash panel grommet through the front of the vehicle.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.