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Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Aztek and 2002 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Tie the wire or string to the hood release cable.
  2. Install the hood release cable to the vehicle.
  3. Pull the hood release cable through the dash until the grommet is seated in the hole.
  4. Install the grommet into the dash using a small flat bladed tool.
    Fig 1: Installing Grommet Using Small Flat Bladed Tool
    G01726629Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the hood release cable retainers to the engine compartment side rail.
  6. Install the hood release cable retainers to the upper tie bar.
  7. Connect the hood release cable to the hood latch. Refer to Hood Latch Replacement .
  8. Install the hood release cable to the hood release handle. Refer to Hood Latch Release Handle Replacement .
  9. Pull the carpet back.
  10. Remove the block from the hood latch.
  11. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to
  12. Install the diagonal brace. Refer to Brace Replacement - Front Fender Upper Diagonal - Left .
  13. Test the hood release cable for proper operation before closing the hood.
  14. Close the hood.
    Fig 2: Installing Hood Release Cable From Hood Release Handle
    G01726630Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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