OEM 2005 Buick Century Hood Cable

2005 Buick Century Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the Hood Cable on 2005 Buick Century?

  A: The replacement of Hood Cable begins with opening the hood and taking out the left front headlamp. Placement of a barrier at the Hood Latch will stop it from locking until the new cable is in place. The Hood Cable must be detached from the latch mechanism before removing the front fender upper diagonal brace. After disconnecting the air cleaner proceed with you. Keep the Hood Cable end secured by attaching a wire or string before installation in the engine compartment. Reach the cable by removing Hood Cable retainers from the engine compartment side rail while pulling back the carpet material along the rail. Disconnect the hood release handle from its position and remove the cable together with the handle. A small flat-bladed tool should be used to detach the dash panel grommet before removing the cable from the panel opening. The new Hood Cable installation requires tying it to the wire or string before passing it through the dash panel grommet during which you should apply strip caulk sealer. Fit the cable onto the hood release handle before reinstalling the similar component. Expose the carpeting then attach the cable retainers onto the side rail of the engine compartment. The cable needs to be passed through the radiator support after which you should reposition the air cleaner and front fender upper diagonal brace. Complete installation by attaching the Hood Cable to the Hood Latch then reinstall the left front headlamp followed by removing the block from the Hood Latch before inspecting its operation and ending with locking the hood closed.