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Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Buick Regal and 2002 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Tie the hood latch release cable to a wire or string. Feed the hood latch release cable through the grommet at the dash panel.
  2. Apply strip caulk sealer or equivalent to the grommet.
  3. Install the hood latch release cable to the hood release handle.
  4. Install the hood release handle. Refer to Hood Latch Release Handle Replacement .
  5. Pull the carpet back.
  6. Install the hood latch release cable retainers to the engine compartment side rail retainers.
  7. Fig 1: Identifying Engine Compartment Side Rail Hood Release Cable Retainers
    G01755665Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Route the hood latch release cable through the radiator support.
  9. Install the air cleaner. Refer to one of the following procedures:
  10. Install the front fender upper diagonal brace. Refer to Brace Replacement - Front Fender Upper Diagonal .
  11. Install the hood release cable to the hood latch.
  12. Fig 2: Identifying Hood Release Cable
    G01755666Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Install the left front headlamp. Refer to HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY OR HEADLAMP BULB AND/OR CORNERING, SIDEMARKER, PARK, TURN SIGNAL BULB REPLACEMENT .
  14. Remove the block from the hood latch.
  15. Inspect the hood latch for proper operation.
  16. Close the hood.