Release Cable, Removing And Installing, Through 02/24/2020: Installing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2023 Volkswagen Atlas. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE:

When the release cable -3- is not removed from the bracket, the release cable -1- disengages further when installing it in the release cable coupling -2-.

The hood then cannot be opened.

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Release Cable Components

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Engage the release cable -1- in the release cable coupling -2- in direction of -arrow a-.

-- Remove the release cable slightly from the release cable coupling in direction of -arrow b-.

-- Close the release cable coupling in direction of -arrow c-.

-- Push the release cable -1- into the release cable coupling in direction of -arrow d-.

-- Secure the release cable coupling -2- on the lock carrier -4- in direction of -arrow e-.

-- Install the release cable -3- at the mounting bracket -5- in direction of -arrow a-.

-- Install the release lever. Refer to LATCH RELEASE LEVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Before closing the hood, test the function of the release lever and release cable.