Hood Release Handle 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.
- Take care not to kink the hood opener cable.
- Remove the driver's kick panel (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - DOOR AREAS ).
- Remove the bolts, then remove the hood release handle (A).
- Disconnect the hood opener cable (B) from the hood release handle.
- Install the hood release handle in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Make sure the hood opener cable is connected properly.
- Make sure the hood opens properly and locks securely.