OEM 2007 Buick LaCrosse Hood Cable

2007 Buick LaCrosse Hood Cable Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the Release Hood Cable on 2007 Buick LaCrosse?

  A: The initial step to repair the Hood Cable begins through hood elevation followed by left front headlamp extraction. Use some material to block the Hood Latch system to stop locking during the new cable replacement operation. Separate the Hood Cable from its attachment to the latch mechanism and then you should remove the front fender upper diagonal brace. First remove the air cleaner according to the proper 3.6l or 3.8l engine procedure. A wire or string should be tied to the hood release cable end while installation takes place and the wire needs to stay within the engine bay. To work on the engine compartment side rail cable retainers you must first pull back the carpet next to the rail before reaching the retainers. You should detach the Hood Latch handle with its cable from each other before using a small flat tool to extract the dash panel grommet so you can access the cable there. The installation process requires the new Hood Cable to be tied to the wire or string while passing it through the dash panel grommet with strip caulk sealer applied to the grommet. Connect the cable toward the hood release handle before reattaching the handle. Retrieve the carpet and fasten the cable retainers against the rail of the engine compartment. The cable must pass under the radiator support and you should reinstall the air cleaner based on engine configuration. Detach the upper diagonal bracket from the front fender then install the hood release cable onto the Hood Latch after which reinstall the left front headlamp. Check the Hood Latch operation afterward by removing the obstruction then inspect the latch before finishing the installation by closing the hood.