OEM 2007 Buick Rendezvous Hood Cable

2007 Buick Rendezvous Hood Cable Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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

  A: The Hood Cable replacement operation starts with unfastening the left diagonal brace (Front End Sheet Metal Diagonal Brace Replacement - Left Side) and then removing the air cleaner assembly (Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement). Detaching the hood release cable from the Hood Latch through Hood Latch replacement procedure allows you to remove it from its mounting position on the Hood Latch bracket. Proceed with the removal of hood release cable retainers which are found on the upper tie bar as well as the engine compartment side rail before separating the cable from its mount on the Hood Cable handle (Hood Cable Handle Replacement). Use the carpet removal to access the cable along with leaving wire or string ends within the passenger area for hood release cable installation assistance. Use a small flat-bladed tool to remove the dash grommet after which you can extract the hood release cable from the dash opening. Once the wire or string is removed from the cable and the hood release cable is outside the vehicle. The procedure for hood release installation includes stringing the wire or string to the new cable before inserting them both into the vehicle until the grommet properly seats in the designated hole. Top and bottom parameters are installed through the dash with help from a small flat-bladed tool. The next step is to install the hood release cable retainers to the engine compartment side rail and upper tie bar. People must first hook up the cable with the Hood Latch (Hood Latch Replacement) and hood release handle (Hood Cable Handle Replacement). The next step involves moving aside the carpet and clearing the Hood Latch block. Then install the air cleaner assembly (Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement) and the diagonal brace (Front End Sheet Metal Diagonal Brace Replacement - Left Side). Perform testing of the hood release cable operation before putting the hood back in place.