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Installation Procedure

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  1. Transfer the string to either end of the new hood release cable
  2. Route the string and the hood release cable into the passenger compartment.
  3. Remove the string from the hood release cable.
  4. Seat the hood release cable grommet into the wheel opening.
  5. Connect the hood release cable (2) to the hood release handle (1).
    Fig 1: Connecting Hood Release Cable
    G02095932Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the fasteners (3) in order to secure the hood release handle (1) to the vehicle.
    Fig 2: Installing Hood Release Handle
    G02095933Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Pull the string and the hood release cable through the engine compartment.
  8. Remove the string from the hood release cable.
  9. Connect the hood release cable to the hood latch.
  10. Install the hood latch. Refer to HOOD LATCH REPLACEMENT  .
  11. Close the hood.
    Fig 3: Connecting Hood Release Cable To Hood Latch
    G02095934Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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