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Installation Procedure

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  1. Transfer the string to either end of the hood release cable.
  2. Route the string and the hood release cable into the passenger compartment.
  3. Remove the string from the hood release cable.
    Fig 1: Installing Hood Release Cable
    G01803338Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Connect the hood release cable to the hood release handle (1).
  5. Install the fasteners (2) in order to secure the hood release handle (1) to the vehicle.
    Fig 2: Installing Hood Release Handle
    G01803339Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Position and press the hood release cable grommet (2) into the wheel opening.
    Fig 3: Installing Hood Release Cable Grommet
    G01803340Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Pull the string and the hood release cable into the engine compartment.
  8. Remove the string from the hood release cable.
  9. Position the hood release cable (2) in the clips (3) and close the clips (3).
  10. Fig 4: Securing Hood Release Cable Clips
    G01803341Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Install the front wheelhouse liner. Refer to Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Front  .
  12. Install the front fascia extension. Refer to FASCIA EXTENSION REPLACEMENT -- FRONT .
  13. Attach the hood release cable (1) to the hood latch (2).
  14. Install the hood latch (2). Refer to Hood Latch Replacement  .
  15. Fig 5: Installing Hood Latch
    G01803342Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Close the hood.