Hood Opener Cable Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Acura MDX, 2012 Acura MDX, 2011 Acura MDX, and 2010 Acura MDX. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE:

Put on gloves to protect your hands.
Take care not to scratch the body or the related parts.
Take care not to kink the hood opener cable.

Remove these items:
- Front bulkhead cover (see FRONT BULKHEAD COVER REPLACEMENT )
- Front inner fender, left side as needed (see FRONT INNER FENDER REPLACEMENT )
- Driver's dashboard undercover (see DRIVER'S DASHBOARD LOWER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- Kick panel, driver's side (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - DOOR AREAS )
Disconnect the hood opener cable (A) from the hood latch (B) (see HOOD LATCH REPLACEMENT ).

Fig 1: Identifying Hood Opener Cable And Hood Latch
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Remove the hood release handle (C) (see HOOD RELEASE HANDLE REPLACEMENT ), and disconnect the hood opener cable.
Using a clip remover, detach the clips, and remove the grommet (D) from the body, then remove the hood opener cable from the vehicle.
Install the cable in the reverse order of removal and note these items:
- If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
- Push the clips into place securely.