Important: If the cable is broken, release the hood by pressing the latch tab on the left side of the lock assembly. Use a rod to press the latch tab.

1. Lift the hood.
2. Remove the left hinge pillar trim panel. Refer to Body Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.



3. Remove the electrical center cover by removing the center retaining nut, and releasing the retaining clips (1) on both sides.



4. In order to gain access to the hood release cable, it is necessary to move the electrical center by releasing the retaining clips (1) on both sides, and lifting out of the retaining grooves (2).



5. Remove the cable handle underneath the instrument panel (I/P).
6. Remove the cable end from the handle.
7. Use needle nose pliers in order to squeeze the tabs in order to remove the cable end from the hood latch assembly.
8. Lift the cable from the lock.
9. Partially remove the park brake pedal assembly to gain access to the hood release cable. Refer to Parking Brake Lever Pedal Assembly Replacement in Park Brake.



10. Pull the cable in toward the cable handle through the hole in the cowl.
11. Remove the radiator air baffle and deflector. Refer to Radiator Air Baffle Assemblies and Deflectors in Engine Cooling.



12. Detach the cable from the retainer clips.



13. Disconnect the cable end from the hood latch assembly.
14. Use needle nose pliers to squeeze the tabs in order to remove the cable end from the handle.
15. Lift the cable from the lock.

1. Insert and pull the cable toward the front of the vehicle through the hole in the cowl.
2. Ensure that the grommet is seated.



3. Attach the cable end to the latch assembly.



4. Attach the cable to the retainer clips.
5. Attach the cable end to the cable handle.
6. Install the radiator air baffle and deflector. Refer to Radiator Air Baffle Assemblies and Deflectors in Engine Cooling.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.




7. Attach the cable handle underneath the I/P.

Tighten
Tighten the cable handle nut to 11 N·m (97 lb in).

8. Install the park brake pedal assembly. Refer to Parking Brake Lever Pedal Assembly Replacement in Park Brake.



9. Install the electrical center by setting it into the retaining grooves (2), and securing the retaining clips (1) on both sides.



10. Install the electrical center cover by securing the retaining clips (1) on both sides.
11. Install the center retaining nut.

Tighten
Tighten the center retaining nut to 2.5 N·m (22 lb in).

12. Install the left hinge pillar trim panel. Refer to Body Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
13. Close the hood.