With 2005 models and earlier, the process requires first marking the location of the latch with a scribe or felt tip marker and then unscrewing the mounting bolts of the hood latch and the latch itself. Unhook the hood release cable, and take the retaining clip out and then disconnect the cable with the latch assembly. The last part is installation which is in the reverse order which entails adjusting the latch to allow the hood to fit in with slightly compressed bumpers. On models dating after 2006, unscrew the electrical lead of the latch, remove the hood release cable of its bracket and unscrew it off the latch mechanism. Take out the mounting belts and the latch. Installation is once more the opposite of removal. In order to work on the cable, looseness up all the retaining clips by detaching the cable off the latch and attaching a thin wire or string at the end of the cable. In models year 1997 and below, insert the hood release lever and eliminate the driver side kick panel. Removal of the lever at 1999-2005 models Removal of the lever at the knee bolster trim panel can be done by pulling it out straight down. To release the mounting tabs, with 2006 and subsequent models, simply pull the release lever with a screwdriver wrapped in a tape and inserted into the slot and then pull the lever assembly downward. Slide the cable and the grommet into the passenger area making sure that the new cable has a grommet placed on it and then insert the new cable through the old one. Installation of the wiring at the engine compartment will require pulling the wire or string in the same direction back through the firewall and then installing the cable grommet into the firewall inside the passenger compartment, reversing all the steps of installation.