Hood Primary Latch Release Cable Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 GMC Sierra and 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: View Of Hood Latch Release Cable

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Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedures Remove the hood latch release handle. Refer to Hood Latch Release Handle Replacement . Remove the left headlamp. Refer to Headlamp Replacement (Chevrolet) or Headlamp Replacement (GMC HD) . Remove the hood latch. Refer to Hood Latch Replacement .
1	Hood Latch Release Cable Tip: Attach mechanics wire to the existing cable to ease the installation of the new cable. Use a trim panel removal tool to help disengage the cable from the retaining points along the body.

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Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

Remove the hood latch release handle. Refer to Hood Latch Release Handle Replacement .
Remove the left headlamp. Refer to Headlamp Replacement (Chevrolet) or Headlamp Replacement (GMC HD) .
Remove the hood latch. Refer to Hood Latch Replacement .

Hood Latch Release Cable
Tip:

Attach mechanics wire to the existing cable to ease the installation of the new cable.
Use a trim panel removal tool to help disengage the cable from the retaining points along the body.