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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2001 🢒 Aztek - FWD 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Bumpers 🢒 Hood Primary Latch Release Cable Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 624213 Size: SH
  1. Open the hood.
  2. Remove the left diagonal brace. Refer to Front End Sheet Metal Diagonal Brace Replacement - Left Side .
  3. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls.
  4. Disconnect the hood release cable from the hood latch. Refer to Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Replacement .
  5. Remove the hood release cable from the hood latch bracket.
  6. Remove the hood release cable retainers from the upper tie bar.
  7. Remove the hood release cable retainers from the engine compartment side rail.
  8. Remove the hood release cable from the hood release handle. Refer to Hood Primary Latch Release Cable Handle Replacement .
  9. Pull the carpet back to access the hood release cable.

    10. Important: Ensure the end of the wire or string remains in the passenger compartment.

  10. Tie the wire or string to the end of the hood release cable in order to aid in the installation of the new hood release cable.

    11. Object Number: 363889 Size: SH
  11. Remove the grommet from the dash using a small flat-bladed tool.
  12. Remove the hood release cable from the dash.
  13. Remove the wire or string from the hood release cable.
  14. Remove the hood release cable from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure
  1. Tie the wire or string to the hood release cable.
  2. Install the hood release cable to the vehicle.
  3. Pull the hood release cable through the dash until the grommet is seated in the hole.

    4. Object Number: 363889 Size: SH
  4. Install the grommet into the dash using a small flat-bladed tool.

    5. Object Number: 624213 Size: SH
  5. Install the hood release cable retainers to the engine compartment side rail.
  6. Install the hood release cable retainers to the upper tie bar.
  7. Connect the hood release cable to the hood latch. Refer to Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Replacement .
  8. Install the hood release cable to the hood release handle. Refer to Hood Primary Latch Release Cable Handle Replacement .
  9. Pull the carpet back.
  10. Remove the block from the hood latch.
  11. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls.
  12. Install the diagonal brace. Refer to Front End Sheet Metal Diagonal Brace Replacement - Left Side .
  13. Inspect the hood release cable for proper operation before closing the hood.
  14. Close the hood.