Hood Release Cable Removal/Installation

Open the hood.
Remove the hood release lever. (See HOOD LATCH AND RELEASE LEVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Disconnect the hood release cable from the hood latch.

Fig 1: Removing Hood Release Cable From Clips
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Remove the hood release cable from the clips.
Remove the grommet.
Remove the hood release cable from the cabin side.
Install in the reverse order of removal.