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Removal Procedure

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  1. Open the hood.
  2. For sedan only, remove the upper grilles. Refer to Grille Replacement in Exterior Trim.
  3. Remove the release cable from the latch. Note the routing of the hood cable in the engine compartment for installation.
    4. Fig 1: View Of Hood Release Cable
    GM863872Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Tape a 2 m (7 ft) length of wire to the latch end of the cable.
  5. Inside the vehicle, remove the left front carpet retainer. Refer to Carpet Retainer Replacement - Front in Interior Trim.
    6. Fig 2: View Of Left Front Carpet Retainer
    GM863873Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the handle from the hood latch handle bracket. Use 2 small flat-bladed tools to disengage the retainer clip.
    7. Fig 3: View Of Hood Latch Handle Bracket & Retaining Clip
    GM863808Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Slide the handle rearward.
    8. Fig 4: Sliding Hood Latch Handle Rearward
    GM863920Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. If the handle will not slide rearward, use pliers in the following steps:
    1. Place one end of the pliers on the tab of the hood release lever base, near the bracket.
    2. Place the other end of the pliers on the rearward edge of the bracket.
    3. Squeeze the pliers.
    4. If necessary, place a flat-bladed tool in the slot.
    9. Fig 5: Sliding Handle Using Pliers
    GM863923Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Pull the hood cable through the front of the dashboard. Use a flat-bladed tool to loosen the grommet.
    10. Fig 6: View Of Hood Cable Routing
    GM863925Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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