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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the hood latch assembly to the vehicle.

    Guide the cable through the cowl panel underneath the instrument panel from the inside of the vehicle.

  2. Guide the cable along the left fender behind the antilock brake module, the underhood fuse block, and the windshield wiper/washer reservoir.
  3. Route the cable around the end of the radiator support.
    Fig 1: Routing Cable Around End Of Radiator Support
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    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  4. Install the hood release cable and the lever bolts to the cowl side panel.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the hood release cable and the lever bolts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

  5. Secure the release cable to the side of the cowl with adhesive tape.
    Fig 2: Installing Hood Latch Cable Assembly To Vehicle
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  6. Install the hood release cable to the retaining clips.
    Fig 3: Installing Hood Release Cable To Retaining Clips
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  7. Install the hood release cable grommet.
    Fig 4: Hood Release Cable Grommet
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  8. Install the hood latch cable to the latch.
  9. Install the body hinge pillar trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT -- LEFT HINGE PILLAR in Interior Trim.
  10. Install the screws securing the underhood fuse block.
  11. Install the windshield wiper/washer reservoir. Refer to WASHER PUMP/RESERVOIR REPLACEMENT in Wipers/Washer Systems.
  12. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE in Engine Electrical.
  13. Inspect the hood latch release cable for proper operation.
  14. Close the hood.
    Fig 5: Installing Hood Latch Cable To Latch
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