Aspen 2WD V8-4.7L Flex Fuel (2009)
Hood Latch Release Cable: Service and Repair
Hood Release Cable - Removal
REMOVAL
1. Remove the grille. See: Grille/Service and Repair/Grille - Removal
2. Remove hood latch (4). See: Hood Latch/Service and Repair/Hood Latch - Removal
3. Remove the left headlamp unit, See: Lighting and Horns/Service and Repair/Front Lamp Unit - Removal.
4. Remove the plastic rivets and remove the left front wheelhouse splash shield. See: Fender/Front Fender/Front Fender Liner/Description and
Operation
5. Detach the release cable and the retainer clips (2) in the engine compartment.
6. Separate the release cable grommet from the dash panel hole.
7. Detach the release cable and the retainer clips (4).
8. From the inside of the vehicle, remove the screws (5) attaching the hood release handle (2) to the bottom of the instrument panel (1).
9. Pull/route the hood release cable through the dash panel hole and remove it from the inside of the vehicle.