OEM 2011 Chevrolet Malibu Hood Cable

2011 Chevrolet Malibu Hood Cable Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the Hood Cable for the Primary Latch Release on 2011 Chevrolet Malibu?

  A: Motorists need to start by opening the hood followed by upper fascia support removal to undertake Hood Cable replacement. Identify the hood latch's position against the body before unscrew its bolts while breaking the hood release cable loose from the hood latch by compressing its retainer. First remove the side trim panel retainers before taking out the hush panel from the instrument panel and knee bolster from the instrument panel. Eliminate the hood latch release cable handle bolts while maintaining the end of the wire or string inside the passenger area. Walk the string through the end of the hood release cable so you can easily install the replacement cable. A small flat-bladed tool helps extract the grommet into the passenger compartment before you pull the hood release cable out from the instrument panel while also removing the wire or string. To install the new hood release cable thread it through the instrument panel hole while using the small flat-bladed tool until the grommet reaches full seating. After removing the wire or string from the hood release cable position the hood latch release cable ball at the latch while securing the fasteners at 10 Nm (89 lb in). Reinstall the upper fascia support with the knee bolster alongside the hood latch release cable handle and side trim panel and hush panel to the instrument panel.