OEM 2001 Cadillac Catera Hood Cable

2001 Cadillac Catera Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to Replace the Hood Cable for Release Cable on 2001 Cadillac Catera?

  A: Begin your Hood Cable replacement by lifting the hood and tugging the hood release lever bracket rearward to unhook it from the pillar mount. Next, undo the self-locking screw from left or driver side radiator cover and get it off. Take out the cable retainer screw and cable retainer bracket, unscrew air inlet duct screws, and reposition the duct. Compress the spring and disconnect the hood cable end from the spring then attach mechanics wire end to the end of the cable to help rout it back through the cowl and strut tower, to aid with pulling the release cable back through the cowl. For installation, route the cable back through the cowl, compress the spring, and install the hood cable to the spring. Install the cable retainer bracket, and make sure that you have not stripped the cable retainer bracket screw, and then tighten it all the way it seated. Place the air inlet duct with screws not stripped and tighten them to fully seated. Tap in the left radiator cover and lock the self-locking screw until it is fully seated. Lastly, pull out the hood release lever bracket and secure it at its place before the hood can be lowered.