Installation Procedure
- Attach the mechanic's wire to the exterior end of the cable.
- Using the mechanic's wire as an aid, guide the cable underneath the sound insulation and pass the exterior portion of the cable through the cowl panel.
- Install the cable to the release handle (3).
- Seat the cable grommet (1) to the cowl panel.
- Install the release handle (3) to the left side kick panel.
- Install the nut (2) that retains the release handle (3) to the left side kick panel.
Tighten: Tighten the nut to 7 N.m (62 lb in).
- Route the cable as previously noted, between the headlamp housing panel and the core support.
- Attach the cable to the retainers on the inner fender.
- Install the cable to the hood latch assembly.
- Install the hood latch. Refer to Hood Latch Replacement .
- Install the grille. Refer to Grille Replacement (Envoy) , Grille Replacement (Rainier) or Grille Replacement (TrailBlazer) .
- Install the left closeout/insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side .
- Install the left front door sill plate. Refer to Front Side Door Sill Plate Replacement .
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
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