Q: How to replace the Hood Cable for the Primary Latch Release on Chevrolet Colorado?
A: Begin by removing the grille before starting the hood primary latch cable replacement. Before beginning start by removing the Hood Latch and detach the Hood Cable from its housing. Secure the mechanic's wire to terminate at the outer end of the cable with careful note of its upcoming installation path. After removing restraints from the inner fender and radiator support use a gentle push to feed the grommet through the cowl panel into vehicle interior space. Detach the hood release handle from its knee bolster mounting bolts then remove its cable from the release handle. Once the cowl panel cable exit is reached after sound insulation removal the mechanic's wire must be separated from the cable which will remain in its position for guide installation. The cable should be extracted from the vehicle's interior space. The mechanic's wire enables effective cable installation at this point by connecting to the new cable's exterior end before guiding it beneath the sound insulation toward the cowl panel for exterior cable passage. Use the cable to reach the release handle before placing the cable grommet into position at the cowl panel. Screw the release handle back into the knee bolster while applying 1 n.m (9 lb in) torque to the bolts. Follow the cable guidance while you attach the inner fender retainers then mount the Hood Latch assembly. The Hood Latch and the grille should be installed after completing the process.
Q: How to replace the Hood Cable for the Primary Latch Release on Chevrolet Equinox?
A: First, open the hood and pull out the Hood Latch to change the Hood Cable. Then, remove the Hood Cable from the structure, mark its routing in the engine compartment for reinstallation. Inside the vehicle remove the left front carpet retainer & reposition carpet to expose the release handle. Pull the release handle up, pry back the front hood handle slip to unlock it from the hinge pillar and pull out the Hood Cable grommet from the front of the dash, as well as the cable from the core support. For installation, insert the Hood Cable and grommet through the front of the dash, insert the hood release handle to the hinge pillar and set it in, replace the carpet and install the front carpet retainer. Route the Hood Cable through the body structure and install the Hood Latch. Lastly, check the proper operation of the Hood Cable and close the hood.
Q: How to replace the Hood Cable on Chevrolet Malibu?
A: The procedure to replace Hood Cable begins with opening the hood while removing the upper fascia support. First mark the latch position to the body frame and then disconnect the hood release cable from the hood latch by squeezing the hood release cable retainer. Finally detach the hood latch bolts. The next step involves removing the side trim panel retainers followed by the hush panel from the instrument panel and finally the knee bolster of the instrument panel. Safeguard the string termination point inside the passenger section before you uninstall the bolts which secure the hood cable handle. The wire or string should be attached to the end of the hood release cable to help during its installation. Leveled down a small flat-bladed tool to extract the grommet from engine to passenger sector after you detach the hood release cable through the instrument panel while removing string or cord from this area. Use the small flat-bladed tool to pass both the wire or string and new hood cable through the instrument panel hole resulting in full grommet insertion. Take the wire or string out followed by attaching the hood cable ball to the existing latch and securing the fasteners to 10 N.m (89 lb in). To conclude the fix install the upper fascia support along with the knee bolster and hood cable handle as well as side trim panel and hush panel.