Hood Release Handle Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Honda Pilot, 2010 Honda Pilot, and 2009 Honda Pilot. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the driver's kick panel (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - DOOR AREAS ).
Remove the bolts, then remove the hood release handle (A).

Fig 1: Hood Release Handle & Bolts With Torque Specifications

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Disconnect the hood opener cable (B) from the hood release handle. Take care not to kink the cable.
Install the hood release handle in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

Make sure the hood opener cable is connected properly.
Make sure the hood opens properly.