For 1990-2009 cars

### Removal Procedure

1. Open the hood.
2. Block the hood latch to prevent the hood from locking.
3. Disconnect the hood release cable from the hood latch by squeezing the hood release cable retainer.
4. Remove the side trim panel retainers.
5. Remove the hood latch release cable screws.
6. Remove the hood latch release cable handle from the front hinge pillar.

Important: Ensure the end of the wire or string remains in the passenger compartment.

7. Tie the wire or string to the end of the hood release cable in order to aid in the installation of the new hood release cable.
8. Remove the grommet from the engine compartment into the passenger compartment using a small flat-bladed tool.

Clean the old sealant from instrument panel hole.

9. Remove the hood release cable from the instrument panel.
10. Remove the wire or string from the hood release cable.
11. Remove the hood latch release cable (1).

### Installation Procedure

1. Tie the wire or string to the hood release cable.
2. Install the hood primary latch release cable through the hole in the instrument panel.
3. Install the hood release cable through the instrument panel using a small flat-bladed tool until the grommet is fully seated.
4. Remove the wire or string from the hood release cable.
5. Install the hood latch release cable ball to the latch.
6. Install the hood latch release cable handle to the hinge pillar.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

7. Install the hood latch release cable screws.

Tighten
Tighten the hood latch release cable handle screws to 3 N·m (27 lb in).

8. Install the side trim panel retainers.