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Removal Procedure

  1. Raise the hood.
    2. Fig 1: View Of Hood Release Cable
    GM863872Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Remove the release cable from the latch. Note the routing of the hood cable in the engine compartment for installation.
  3. Tape a 2 m (7 ft) length of wire to the latch end of the cable.
    4. Fig 2: View Of Left Front Carpet Retainer
    GM863873Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Inside the vehicle, remove the left front carpet retainer. Refer to Front Side Door Opening Floor Carpet Retainer Replacement (Coupe) or Front Side Door Opening Floor Carpet Retainer Replacement (Sedan) .
    5. Fig 3: View Of Hood Latch Handle Bracket & Retaining Clip
    GM863808Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the handle from the hood latch handle bracket. Use 2 small flat-bladed tools to disengage the retainer clip.
    6. Fig 4: Sliding Hood Latch Handle Rearward
    GM863920Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Slide the handle rearward.
    7. Fig 5: Sliding Handle Using Pliers
    GM863923Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. If the handle will not slide rearward, use pliers in the following steps:
    1. Place one end of the pliers on the tab of the hood release lever base, near the bracket.
    2. Place the other end of the pliers on the rearward edge of the bracket.
    3. Squeeze the pliers.
    4. If necessary, place a flat-bladed tool in the slot.
    8. Fig 6: View Of Hood Cable Routing
    GM863925Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Pull the hood cable through the front of the dashboard. Use a flat-bladed tool to loosen the grommet.
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