OEM Chevrolet Trailblazer Hood Cable

Chevrolet Trailblazer Hood Cable Parts and Q&A

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

  A:

  Start the hood primary latch cable replacement by removing the left front door sill plate and then the left closeout/insulator panel before moving on to the grille. Separate the Hood Latch and detach the Hood Cable from the Hood Latch assembly. Mark down the cable route while affixing mechanic's wire to the outer conclusion of the cable. Lift the inner fender retainers which hold the cable next to the headlamp housing panel and Radiator before pulling out the cable between them. Push the grommet casing through the bulkhead before removing the hood release handle attachment nut from its position on the left cowl trim panel to detach the cable from the release handle. Pull the cable through the cowl panel opening behind the sound insulation while detaching the mechanic's wire for easy installation guidance. The cable needs extraction from the automobile. Use the mechanic's wire to lead the new cable underneath sound insulation before passing through the cowl panel from its exterior side. Connect the cable to the handle but install the grommet onto the panel before attaching it to the cowl. Secure the release handle in its left side kick panel installation by using the nut which needs to be tightened at 7 nm (62 lb in). Follow the established cable path to the inner fender retainers where you should attach the cable before installing it to the Hood Latch assembly. Finish the installation by reattaching the Hood Latch followed by the grille and then the left closeout/insulator panel and left front door sill plate.