How to replace the hood latch and hood release cable on Mazda 3?

In order to replace the hood latch the first step is to unscrew the cable of the negative battery terminal, and in 2010 and later models the hood latch switch connector. Draw a line around the latch to line up and then remove the retaining bolts that hold the latch to the radiator support and remove the latch. Be careful the airbag front crash sensor is attached using the same mounting bolt as the hood latch, do not hit or drop the sensor to avoid damaging the sensor and will deploy the airbag. The next step is to raise the cable out of the bracket and out of the latch assembly to disconnect the cable end plug. In case of the release cable, the upper engine cover is removed by pushing it off the mounting posts by its two sides. Next, loosen the battery air inlet fasteners, air inlet, battery and battery tray. Unclips: Disconnect the release cable of the hood latch and remove the release cable clips off the fender and the wiring harness. To release the locking tab, pull the release handle down (you have to hold a small screwdriver to press the tab down) and then, now that the locking tab is released, pull the handle up and out of the instrument panel and then unscrew the release cable off the release handle and pull it through the firewall. Removal is the opposite of the installation process.

How to remove the hood latch and hood release cable on Mazda 6?

The first step to the removal of the hood latch is firstly to detach the cable to the negative battery terminal. Mark a line on the latch to match up when fitting, remove the retaining bolts attaching the hood latch to the radiator support and remove the latch. Be careful to ensure that the front airbag crash sensor is attached with the hood latch mounting bolt so as not to hit or drop the sensor and therefore not to cause damage to the sensor or activate the airbag. Secondly, pull the cable out of the bracket to release the cable out of the latch assembly and pull the cable end plug out of the latch. In the case of the release cable, in the engine compartment, loosen the hoodlatch and separate the hood release cable with the hoodlatch. Next, take out the front bumper cover and the headlight housing. Unscrew the lug nuts of the wheel, place the vehicle safely on jackstands and take away the left front wheel and the inner fender splash shield. Unscrew the release cable clips of fender and wiring harness. Within the car, press the pull lever along with a small screwdriver to press the locking tab down. Using the tab, push the handle up and out of the instrument panel, snap the release cable out of the handle and push it through the firewall. The opposite of removal is installation.

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Mazda Release Cable Part Number: BHN9-56-720B
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- Other Name: Wire, Release-Bonnet
- Replaces: BHN9-56-720A, BHN9-56-720
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- 3 | 2014-2018 | Grand Touring, i Grand Touring, I Sport, i SV, I Touring, s Grand Touring, s Touring, Sport, Touring | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Mazda Release Cable Part Number: K070-56-720B
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- Other Name: Wire, Release-Bonnet
- Replaces: KD53-56-720, K070-56-720A
Fits the following Mazda Models:
- CX-5 | 2013-2016 | Grand Touring, Sport, Touring | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Mazda Release Cable Part Number: KB7W-56-720A
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- Other Name: Wire, Release Hood; Release Cable
- Replaces: KB7W-56-720
Fits the following Mazda Models:
- CX-5 | 2017-2024 | 2.5 S, 2.5 S Carbon Edition, 2.5 Turbo, 2.5 Turbo Signature, Carbon Edition, Carbon Edition Turbo, Grand Select, Grand Touring, Grand Touring Reserve, Signature, Sport, Touring | 4 Cyl 2.2 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Mazda Release Cable Part Number: BBM4-56-720-00
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Fits the following Mazda Models:
- 3 | 2010-2013 | i, Mazdaspeed, S | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Mazda Release Cable Part Number: NA1J-56-720A
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- Other Name: Wire, Release-Bonnet
- Replaces: NA1J-56-720
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- MX-5 Miata | 2016-2023 | 100th Anniversary Special Edition, Club, Grand Touring, RF 100th Anniversary Special Edition, RF Club, RF Grand Touring, Sport | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Mazda Release Cable Part Number: GHP9-56-720A
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- Other Name: Wire, Release-Bonnet
- Replaces: GHP9-56-720
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- 6 | 2014-2021 | Carbon Edition, Grand Touring, Grand Touring Reserve, Signature, Sport, Touring | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Mazda Release Cable Part Number: BCJH-56-720A
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- Other Name: Wire, Release-Bonnet; Release Cable
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- 3 | 2019-2024 | 2.0, 2.5 Carbon Turbo, 2.5 S, 2.5 Turbo, 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus, Base, Carbon Edition, Preferred, Premium, Select, Select Sport | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Mazda Release Cable Part Number: TK48-56-720B
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- Other Name: Wire, Release Hood; Release Cable
- Replaces: TK48-56-720A
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- CX-9 | 2016-2023 | Carbon Edition, Grand Touring, Signature, Sport, Touring, Touring Plus | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Mazda Release Cable Part Number: DFR5-56-720
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- CX-30 | 2020-2023 | 2.5 S, 2.5 S Carbon Edition, 2.5 Turbo, Base, Preferred, Premium, Select | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Mazda Release Cable Part Number: NP32-56-720
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- MX-5 Miata | 2013-2015 | 25th Anniversary Edition, Club, Grand Touring, Sport | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Mazda Release Cable Part Number: CG15-56-720
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- 5 | 2012-2015 | Grand Touring, Sport, Touring | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Mazda Release Cable Part Number: NP41-56-720
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- MX-5 Miata | 2013-2015 | 25th Anniversary Edition, Club, Grand Touring, Sport | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Mazda Release Cable Part Number: GD7A-56-720
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- 626 | 1998-2002 | DX, ES, LX | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Mazda Release Cable Part Number: B25D-56-720
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- Protege | 1999-2003 | DX, ES, LX, Mazdaspeed, MP3 | 4 Cyl 1.6 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- Protege5 | 2002-2003 | Base | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Mazda Release Cable Part Number: NE51-56-720
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- MX-5 Miata | 2006-2015 | 25th Anniversary Edition, Base, Club, Club Spec, Grand Touring, Special Edition, Sport, SV, Touring | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Mazda Release Cable Part Number: DF71-56-720
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- 2 | 2011-2014 | Sport, Touring | 4 Cyl 1.5 L GAS
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Mazda Release Cable Part Number: LC62-56-720C
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- Replaces: LC62-56-720B, LC62-56-720A
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- MPV | 2000-2006 | DX, ES, LX, LX-SV | 6 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Mazda Release Cable Part Number: FF14-56-720
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- RX-8 | 2009-2011 | Grand Touring, R3, Sport, Touring | 2 Cyl 1.3 L GAS
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Mazda Release Cable Part Number: NE61-56-720
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- Other Name: Wire, Release-Bonnet
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- MX-5 Miata | 2006-2015 | 25th Anniversary Edition, Base, Club, Club Spec, Grand Touring, Special Edition, Sport, SV, Touring | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Mazda Release Cable Part Number: TD11-56-720A-00
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- CX-9 | 2007-2015 | Grand Touring, Sport, Touring | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS

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Mazda Hood Release Cable Parts and Q&A

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BP4K-56-720C
Q: How to replace the hood latch and hood release cable on Mazda 3?
A:
In order to replace the hood latch the first step is to unscrew the cable of the negative battery terminal, and in 2010 and later models the hood latch switch connector. Draw a line around the latch to line up and then remove the retaining bolts that hold the latch to the radiator support and remove the latch. Be careful the airbag front crash sensor is attached using the same mounting bolt as the hood latch, do not hit or drop the sensor to avoid damaging the sensor and will deploy the airbag. The next step is to raise the cable out of the bracket and out of the latch assembly to disconnect the cable end plug. In case of the release cable, the upper engine cover is removed by pushing it off the mounting posts by its two sides. Next, loosen the battery air inlet fasteners, air inlet, battery and battery tray. Unclips: Disconnect the release cable of the hood latch and remove the release cable clips off the fender and the wiring harness. To release the locking tab, pull the release handle down (you have to hold a small screwdriver to press the tab down) and then, now that the locking tab is released, pull the handle up and out of the instrument panel and then unscrew the release cable off the release handle and pull it through the firewall. Removal is the opposite of the installation process.
Release Cable
GJ6A-56-720G
Q: How to remove the hood latch and hood release cable on Mazda 6?
A:
The first step to the removal of the hood latch is firstly to detach the cable to the negative battery terminal. Mark a line on the latch to match up when fitting, remove the retaining bolts attaching the hood latch to the radiator support and remove the latch. Be careful to ensure that the front airbag crash sensor is attached with the hood latch mounting bolt so as not to hit or drop the sensor and therefore not to cause damage to the sensor or activate the airbag. Secondly, pull the cable out of the bracket to release the cable out of the latch assembly and pull the cable end plug out of the latch. In the case of the release cable, in the engine compartment, loosen the hoodlatch and separate the hood release cable with the hoodlatch. Next, take out the front bumper cover and the headlight housing. Unscrew the lug nuts of the wheel, place the vehicle safely on jackstands and take away the left front wheel and the inner fender splash shield. Unscrew the release cable clips of fender and wiring harness. Within the car, press the pull lever along with a small screwdriver to press the locking tab down. Using the tab, push the handle up and out of the instrument panel, snap the release cable out of the handle and push it through the firewall. The opposite of removal is installation.