Hood Release Handle Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Honda Fit, 2012 Honda Fit, 2011 Honda Fit, 2010 Honda Fit, and 2009 Honda Fit. 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.

Remove these items:
- Driver's dashboard undercover (see DRIVER'S DASHBOARD UNDERCOVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- Kick panel, driver's side (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - DOOR AREAS )
Remove the bolts, then remove the hood release handle (A).

Fig 1: Hood Release Handle & Hood Opener Cable With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Disconnect the hood opener cable (B) from the hood release handle. Take care not to kink the cable.
Install the hood release handle in the reverse order of removal, and note there items:
- Make sure the hood opener cable is connected properly.
- Make sure the hood opens properly.