OEM 2005 Buick LaCrosse Hood Cable

2005 Buick LaCrosse Hood Cable Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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

  A: The replacement process of Hood Cable starts with hood opening followed by taking out both headlamps. Exclusion of the Hood Latch through blocking will keep it from locking during your new cable installation. The first step involves disconnecting the Hood Cable from its latch position before eliminating the front fender upper diagonal brace and pulling off the air cleaner. A securing wire or string must attach to the end of the hood release cable for installation purposes before placing the cable inside the engine compartment. To access the cable through the engine compartment side rail, release the retainers of the Hood Cable and pull back the carpeting after which you should remove the Hood Latch release handle along with its cable. A small flat-bladed tool should be used to retrieve the grommet from the dash panel while removing the Hood Cable from that area. When installing the Hood Cable feed the new wire string combination through the dash grommet alongside a layer of strip caulk sealer or its equivalent applied at the grommet opening. The cable installation happens by attaching it to the hood release handle while reinstalling this component. After removing the carpet for the second time secure the Hood Cable retainers by installing them to the engine compartment side rail. After passing the cable through the radiator support position the air cleaner and front fender upper diagonal brace in place. Reinstall the left front headlamp then test the Hood Latch operation while you remove the block from it before checking for proper Hood Latch function.