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Hood Latch Release

Body and Frame › Doors, Hood and Trunk
Unified entry — merged from multiple cross-listed pages in the original manual.
Procedures
Hood Release Handle - Installation3 steps
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  1. Install the hood release cable (3) to the handle (1).
  2. Install the two bolts (2) to the handle (1) and tighten to 4 Nm (33 in. lbs.)
  3. Install the cowl trim cover.
Hood Release Handle - Removal4 steps
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  1. Remove the cowl trim panel.
  2. Remove the two bolts (2) from the handle (1).
  3. Disconnect the hood release cable (3) from the handle (1).
  4. Remove the handle (1) from the vehicle.
Factory service manual
From the 2008 KK factory manual — descriptions, specs, torque & procedures for this part.
RELEASE - HOOD LATCH📷 2
1 - Grommet 2 - Push Pin 3 - Latch Release Cable 4 - Hood Latch 5 - Latch Release Handle
1. Remove the latch release cable (3) from the latch (4). 2. Remove the push pin (2) from the grille, carefully remove the latch release cable from under the grille and from the retaining tabs on the grille. 3. Remove the cowl trim cover. 4. Remove the bolts from the hood latch handle (5). 5. Pull from the inside of the vehicle to remove the cable. Disconnect any remaining attaching clips and pull the cable grommet (1) and cable from the body.
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RELEASE - HOOD LATCH📷 1
1 - Grommet 2 - Push Pin 3 - Latch Release Cable 4 - Hood Latch 5 - Latch Release Handle
NOTE: Lubricate the grommet with soapy water to ease with installation of the latch release cable to the body.
1. Install the latch release cable (1) through the opening in the body from the inside of the vehicle. Pull from the engine compartment until the grommet is seated properly in the body.
NOTE: Route the latch release cable in the same position as noted during

Removal

2
Install the latch release cable to the grille retaining tabs, carefully route under the push pin (2) connection
on the grille.
3
Install the push pin (2) to the grille.
4
Install the latch release cable (3) to the latch (4).
5
Install the bolts to the hood latch handle (5) and tighten to 4 N.m (33 in. lbs.).
6
Install the cowl trim cover.
RELEASE - HOOD LATCH HANDLE
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