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Removal Procedure

    Fig 1: Hood Latch Release Cable Handle And Instrument Panel
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  1. Raise and suitably support the hood.
  2. Remove the hood secondary catch and primary latch. Refer to Hood Latch Replacement .
  3. Gently pry the hood primary latch release cable handle (1) from the lower instrument panel (2) using a taped flat bladed screwdriver.
  4. Remove the hood primary latch release cable from the hood primary latch release cable handle (1).
  5. Remove the two left wheel house panel inner fasteners, to access cable.
    6. Fig 2: Disconnecting Hood Primary Latch Release Cable Grommet
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  6. Attach a piece of mechanic's wire (1) to both ends of the hood primary latch release cable (2).
    7. Fig 3: Cable And Grommet
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  7. Pull the cable (1) from the grommet (2) and out of the interior of the vehicle.
  8. Remove the hood primary latch release cable from the vehicle.
    9. Fig 4: Disconnecting Hood Primary Latch Release Cable Grommet
    GM240889Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the mechanic's wire (1) from the cable (2). Leave the mechanic's wire (1) in position to aid in the cable (2) installation process.
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