OEM Chevrolet Trailblazer Hood Cable

Chevrolet Trailblazer Hood Cable Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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

  A: The Hood Cable replacement requires starting with the removal of left front door sill, left closeout/insulator panel and grille and Hood Latch. Lift the Hood Latch assembly cable to detach it then thread a mechanic's wire beyond that cable endpoint for later reinstallation by marking the cable's route. Before moving forward you must remove the cable retention from the hood hold open rod bracket and pass the cable through the Radiator and headlamp panel gap to find its position across the battery tray. Force the bulkhead cable grommet through to reach the interior section of the vehicle. Pull the hood release handle's cable through the bulkhead after detaching it from the left cowl trim panel nut and releasing the handle from the hood mechanism. The mechanic's wire will stay linked to the cable to steer installation while remaining attached to its current location. Attach the mechanic's wire at the new cable's outer end then position the wire to lead the cable beneath the sound insulation before routing the outer segment through the bulkhead hole. Wire the cable onto the release handle before installing the cable grommet onto the bulkhead. Fasten the release handle through the left side cowl panel using the nut tightened to 7 n.m (62 lb in). Guide the cable through the cord guide path above the battery tray and between the front Radiator and headlamp panel assembly before routing it to the wheelhouse retainers and hood hold open rod bracket. The installation sequence includes cable attachment points to Hood Latch assembly followed by Hood Latch then front grille and left closeout/insulator panel before left front door sill panel.