Installation Procedure

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Fig 1: Cowl Hole & Cable

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Insert and pull the cable toward the front of the vehicle through the hole in the cowl.
Ensure that the grommet is seated.

Fig 2: Hood Release Cable & Latch

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Attach the cable end to the latch assembly.

Fig 3: Hood Latch Cable Retainer Clips

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Attach the cable to the retainer clips.
Attach the cable end to the cable handle.
Install the radiator air baffle and deflector. Refer to RADIATOR AIR BAFFLE ASSEMBLIES AND DEFLECTORS (SIDE) or RADIATOR AIR BAFFLE ASSEMBLIES AND DEFLECTORS (UPPER) .

Fig 4: Hood Latch Assembly & Cable Under Instrument Panel

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NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .

Attach the cable handle underneath the I/P.
Tighten: Tighten the cable handle nut to 11 N.m (97 lb in).
Install the park brake pedal assembly. Refer to PARK BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY .

Fig 5: Electrical Center Retaining Clips & Retaining Grooves

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Install the electrical center by setting it into the retaining grooves (2), and securing the retaining clips (1) on both sides.

Fig 6: Electrical Center Cover Retaining Nut & Retaining Clips

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Install the electrical center cover by securing the retaining clips (1) on both sides.
Install the center retaining nut.
Tighten: Tighten the center retaining nut to 2.5 N.m (22 lb in).
Install the left hinge pillar trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - HINGE PILLAR .
Close the hood.