1.For better access, the front of the vehicle must be raised.
2. Unscrew 2 screws and remove the lower steering column cover.
3. Disconnect the cable (indicated by the arrow) from the hood release lever by removing its casing from the bracket and unhooking the cable from the lever.
4. Remove the cable into the engine compartment.
5. Remove the cable from the side mounts in the engine compartment.
6. Unscrew the hood lock mounting bolts and remove the lock.
7. Disconnect the cable (1) and cable housing (2) from the hood latch and remove the cable.
8. The hood release cable is installed in the reverse order of removal.
9. Before closing the hood, check that the hood release lever fully opens the hood latch.
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