OEM 2005 Buick Rendezvous Hood Cable

2005 Buick Rendezvous Hood Cable Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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

  A: The replacement of the Hood Cable starts with hood opening followed by removal of the left diagonal brace (Brace Replacement - Front Fender Upper Diagonal - Left). Next follow the procedure to remove the air cleaner assembly (Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement). First separate the Hood Cable from the Hood Latch through the Hood Latch replacement and remove it from the Hood Latch bracket. The first task is to remove the Hood Cable retainers which are attached to both the upper tie bar and the engine compartment side rail. Extract the hood release handle from its respective holder (Hood Latch Release Handle Replacement) before accessing the wire or string ending which will stay inside the passenger compartment through the carpeted opening. You should attach the wire or string to the Hood Cable end for easier new cable installation. The dash grommet removal process requires a small flat bladed tool while you extract both the Hood Cable from the dash opening followed by removing the string or wire from the cable. Utilize the wire or string to attach to the new Hood Cable before pulling it through the dash for guide installation of the grommet into position. Father the Hood Cable retainers back to the engine compartment side rail along with the upper tie bar then join the cable to the Hood Latch and install it on the hood release handle. Recovery the carpet while taking out the block from the Hood Latch before installing the air cleaner assembly (Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement) to complete the process with the diagonal brace (Brace Replacement - Front Fender Upper Diagonal - Left). The last step is to check hood release operation by testing the cable before putting the hood closed.