Hood Release Handle Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Acura TL and 2007 Acura TL. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE:

Put on gloves to protect your hands.
Take care not to scratch the body.

Remove the kick panel (see step 2 in TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - DOOR AREAS ).
Remove the bolts, then remove the hood release handle (A).

Fig 1: Hood Release Handle Fastener Locations With Torque Specification
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Disconnect the hood opener cable (B) from the hood release handle. Take care not to kink the cable.
Install the hood release handle in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Make sure the hood opener cable is connected properly.
- Make sure the hood opens properly.