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Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Aztek and 2003 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 Hood Release Cable To Vehicle
    G01515861Courtesy 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.
  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: Connecting Hood Release Cable To Hood Latch
    G01515862Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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