To replace the latch first, make a line to follow around the latch to be used as a guide, then loosen the hood latch mounting bolts then remove the latch. To disconnect the hood release cable, push the retaining clip close to the latch off of the cable and push the cable off of the latch assembly. To install, repeat the process of removal, being careful not to remove the latch in such a way that the hood fits into a locked position and the
Bumpers are slightly compressed upon. In order to change the cable, unscrew it off the latch and attach a strip of thin wire or string to the end. Disassemble all the remaining cable retaining clips, loosen the driver side kick panel of the passenger compartment, strip the hood release lever of its mounting bolts and drag the cable and grommet back until you see the wire/string. Install a grommet on the new cable and connect the wire or string with the old one. Installation Pull the wire or the string through the firewall to the inside of the engine compartment and then insert the cable grommet with your fingers pushing the cable grommet to the correct installation position through the firewall on the inside of the passenger compartment.