OEM 2002 Cadillac DeVille Hood Cable

2002 Cadillac DeVille Hood Cable Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to replace the Hood Cable on 2002 Cadillac DeVille?

  A: The replacement process of Hood Cable starts with opening the hood followed by removing the upper filler panel. The initial step requires removing the Hood Latch followed by separating the Hood Cable from the Hood Latch. A string should be wrapped around the Hood Cable before putting it through the engine compartment. The first step is to discard the front wheelhouse liner and then uncover the clips which restrain the Hood Cable to the vehicle body. Take off the fasteners attaching the hood release handle and free up the cable from the handle. Attach another string to the Hood Cable to help threading it through the passenger area afterward. Remove the Hood Cable grommet from the wheel opening and take out the cable itself. To integrate the new cable install the string ends through the passenger compartment while removing the string afterward. You should place the grommet into the wheel opening after connecting the Hood Cable to the hood release handle by securing it with fasteners. Proceed with correcting the cable by pulling the string and cable through the engine compartment then removing the string before positioning the cable into the clips then closing the clips. You must reinstall the front wheelhouse liner with the Hood Latch and upper filler panel until you close the hood.