For 1990-2009 cars

### Removal Procedure

1. Remove the hood latch. Refer to Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Replacement .
2. Remove the heat shield from the hood latch cable before install.
3. Release the hood latch release cable from the hood latch assembly.
4. Attach a length of mechanic's wire to the exterior end of the cable, and note the routing of the cable for later installation.
5. Release the retainers securing the cable to the inner fender.
6. Push the cable grommet through the cowl panel and into the interior of the vehicle.
7. Remove the screws attaching the hood release handle to the knee bolster.
8. Remove the cable from the release handle.
9. Pull the cable the rest of the way through the cowl panel and out from behind the sound insulation.
10. Detach the mechanic's wire from the cable, leaving the wire in position for aid in installation of the cable.
11. Remove the cable from the vehicle.

### Installation Procedure

1. Install the heat shield to the hood latch cable.
2. Attach the mechanic's wire to the exterior end of the cable.
3. Using the mechanic's wire as an aid, guide the cable underneath the sound insulation and pass the exterior portion of the cable through the cowl panel.
4. Install the cable to the release handle.
5. Seat the cable grommet to the cowl panel.
6. Install the release handle to the knee bolster.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

7. Install the screws that retain the release handle to the knee bolster.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

8. Route the cable as previously noted.
9. Attach the cable to the retainers on the inner fender.
10. Install the cable to the hood latch assembly.
11. Install the hood latch. Refer to Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Replacement .