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Removal Procedure

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  1. Open the hood.
  2. Remove the hood latch. Refer to Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Replacement (Equinox)  or Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Replacement (Torrent) .
    3. Fig 1: View Of Latch Release Cable
    GM930872Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the hood primary latch release cable from the structure. Note the routing of the hood cable in the engine compartment for installation.
    4. Fig 2: View Of Center Pillar Lower Garnish Molding
    GM965599Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Inside the vehicle, remove the left front carpet retainer. Refer to Front Side Door Opening Floor Carpet Retainer Replacement .
  5. Reposition the carpet aside to expose release handle.
    6. Fig 3: Identifying Hood Hinge Cable
    GM930888Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Pull release handle to up position.
  7. Pry back front of handle slip to disengage from the hinge pillar.
  8. Remove the hood primary latch release cable grommet from the front of the dash and remove the cable from the core support.
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