Q: How to replace the Hood Cable for the Primary Latch Release on Cadillac CTS?
A: The first step to replace the Hood Cable starts by lifting the hood then taking off the Hood Latch. The hood release cable must be detached from the Hood Latch and you should add a string to help guide its placement through the engine compartment. Move on to the next step which involves the removal of three fasteners that fasten the handle to the vehicle body and cable release removal from this handle. The first step involves removing the grommet from the wheel opening and you must take out the Hood Cable. During installation the string must be carried through the ends of the new Hood Cable before both components enter the passenger area where the string will be taken away. Cover the wheel opening with the grommet before installing the Hood Cable to match with the hood release handle. The handle needs three fasteners to secure onto the vehicle body while they should be tightened to 2 nm (18 lb in). After guiding both the Hood Cable and string through the engine compartment remove the string then install the Hood Latch while connecting its cable. Finally, close the hood.
A: Start by opening the hood then taking out the Hood Latch before beginning the hood primary latch release cable installation. You should first disconnect the Hood Cable from the Hood Latch then secure the cable with string for easy handling through the engine compartment. Begin by disassembling the hood release handle fasteners to detach the Hood Cable from the handle mechanism. First clear the grommet from the wheel opening before moving the Hood Cable off the vehicle body. To install the new Hood Cable simply move the string to its ends before guiding both items into the car interior then removing the string. Insert the grommet into the wheel opening while hooking the Hood Cable to the hood release handle. Secure the handle to the vehicle by installing three fasteners while leaving them at 2 n.m (18 lb in). Follow these steps to install the Hood Latch: pull the string which releases the Hood Cable through the engine compartment then discard the string to connect the cable to the Hood Latch. Finally, close the hood.
A: Begin repair of the hood primary latch release cable by opening the hood and taking out the front section of the air cleaner assembly. Begin by removing all related panels and components then disconnect the Hood Cable from the Hood Latch. You must open the retaining clips of the Hood Cable while you remove vehicle-mounting screws which secure the hood release handle in position. The Hood Cable grommet needs removal from the dash panel's front opening and the Hood Cable needs to be extracted from the vehicle body. New Hood Cable installation requires its placement in the vehicle followed by Hood Cable grommet placement on the dashboard panel's front. Follow the fastener notice while performing this step. Secure the hood release handle to the vehicle using screws that should achieve a torque setting of 2 n.m (18 lb in). Connect the Hood Cable through the clips to its destination at the Hood Latch. Install all related panels followed by components while reattaching the air cleaner front piece before completing the hood assembly.