Installation Procedure

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Route the cables through the opening in the dash panel, past the retainers (1) on the plenum panel, to the latches.

Fig 1: Release Cable
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Position the latch handle.
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
Install the screws which mount the hood release handle.
Tighten

Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

Fig 2: Hood Release Handle
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Install the cable grommet through the slits in the carpet insulator and into the dash panel.

Fig 3: Cable Grommet
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Connect the cables to the latches.
Install the hood latches. Refer to HOOD LATCH REPLACEMENT - LEFT and to HOOD LATCH REPLACEMENT - RIGHT .

Fig 4: Hood Latches
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Install the cable to the retainers (1).
Verify the operation of the latches.

Fig 5: Installing Cable To Retainers
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