OEM Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Hood Cable

Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Hood Cable Parts and Q&A

• Release Cable
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  Q: How to replace the Release Hood Cable on Chevrolet Silverado 2500?

  A:

  Begin Hood Cable replacement by using a rod to operate the latch tab on the lock assembly's left side for hood liberation before continuing. Start by raising the hood then take out the driver-side trim panel that covers the hinges. To access the electrical center you need to first loosen the center retaining nut and then free both retaining clips. You can locate the hood release cable by removing retaining clips from both sides followed by lifting the electrical center out of its retaining grooves. First detach the cable end from the handle by removing the cable handle found under the instrument panel. Press the tabs with needle nose pliers before extracting the end of the cable from the Hood Latch assembly while gently pulling the cable free from its lock. The park brake pedal assembly needs partial removal for access to the Hood Cable while pulling it toward the cable handle through the cowl hole. Additionally, remove the radiator air baffle and deflector. Remove the cable from the retainer clips using needle nose pliers to disconnect the cable end from the Hood Latch assembly while also pressing the tabs to free the handle before lifting the cable out. Put the cable toward the front of the vehicle through the cowl hole while making sure the grommet seats correctly. First secure the cable end to the latch assembly before mounting the cable into its retainer clips and completing the cable attachment to the handle. After installing the radiator air baffle and deflector you must attach the cable handle below the i/p before tightening the cable handle nut to 11 n.m (97 lb in). Reinstall the park brake pedal assembly while setting the electrical center into its retaining grooves. Apply retaining clips to both sides of the assembly. Secure the electrical center cover while tightening both retaining clips and the center retaining nut to 2.5 n.m (22 lb in). Next, reinstall the left hinge pillar trim panel and close the hood.