Hood Release Cable Replacement - GMC G Service Manual

2B-4 SHEET METAL
j-»»| Install or Connect (Figure 3)
1. Spring to the hood.
• Twist the spring into the reinforcement.
2. Secondary hood latch to the vehicle.
3. Secondary hood latch to hood bolts (18).
H O Tighten
• Bolts to 27 N»m (20 ft. lbs.).
16. Spring
17. Secondary Hood Latch
18. Bolt
Figure 3 — Hood Secondary Latch Components
|+ * | Remove or Disconnect (Figure 4)
• If the cable is broken, release the hood by pressing
the primary latch tab on the right side of the lock
assembly. Use a rod to press the tab.
• Raise the hood.
1. Cable from the primary latch.
2. Cable from the radiator support, and the wheelhouse
retaining strap.
3. Grommet from the cowl.
4. Cable handle to air vent bezel bolts.
5. Cable from the vehicle.
I+ H Install or Connect (Figure 4)
1. New cable to the vehicle.
2. Cable through the driver's side of the cowl.
3. Cable bolts through the cable handle, and into the air
vent bezel.
4. Cable through the wheelhouse retaining strap, and
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the radiator support.
5. Cable to the primary latch.
11. Primary Hood Latch
■fg 13. Cable
14. Cable Clip
19. Bolt
20. Strap
Figure 4 — Hood Release Cable
HOOD RELEASE CABLE
REPLACEMENT
• Insert a screwdriver into the clip, and lift the
cable from the lock. Then, carefully pry the
cable grommet from the lock flange.
• Cut the grommet down to the cable casing on
the engine side of the cowl.
• Push the cable and grommet through the cowl.
• Push the grommet into the driver's side of the
cowl.
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