GM 20968782
Instrument Panel

Begin by removing the grille before starting the hood primary latch cable replacement. Before beginning start by removing the Hood Latch and detach the Hood Cable from its housing. Secure the mechanic's wire to terminate at the outer end of the cable with careful note of its upcoming installation path. After removing restraints from the inner fender and radiator support use a gentle push to feed the grommet through the cowl panel into vehicle interior space. Detach the hood release handle from its knee bolster mounting bolts then remove its cable from the release handle. Once the cowl panel cable exit is reached after sound insulation removal the mechanic's wire must be separated from the cable which will remain in its position for guide installation. The cable should be extracted from the vehicle's interior space. The mechanic's wire enables effective cable installation at this point by connecting to the new cable's exterior end before guiding it beneath the sound insulation toward the cowl panel for exterior cable passage. Use the cable to reach the release handle before placing the cable grommet into position at the cowl panel. Screw the release handle back into the knee bolster while applying 1 n.m (9 lb in) torque to the bolts. Follow the cable guidance while you attach the inner fender retainers then mount the Hood Latch assembly. The Hood Latch and the grille should be installed after completing the process.

First, remove the grille and the hood latch.