Civic L4-1.8L (2006)
Hood Latch Release Cable: Service and Repair
Hood Opener Cable Replacement
NOTE:
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Put on gloves to protect your hands.
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Take care not to scratch the body and related parts.
1. Remove these items:
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Front grille cover
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Front inner fender
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Kick panel:
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2-door
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4-door
2. Disconnect the hood opener cable (A) from the hood latch (B), and remove the bolts (C), then remove the hood release handle (D). Take care not
to kink the cable.
3. Using a clip remover, detach the clips (E), release the hood opener cable from the clip (F), and remove the grommet (G) from the body, then
remove the hood opener cable from the vehicle. Take care not to kink the cable.
4. Install the cable in the reverse order of removal, and replace any damaged or stress-whitened clips with new ones.