Sportage 2WD 4Dr L4-2.0L (2000)
Hood Latch Release Cable: Service and Repair
Hood Release Cable
Removal
1. Remove the hood release handle.
2. Remove the nut holding the hood release cable in place at the LH side of the instrument panel.
3. Feed the hood release cable through the bulkhead.
4. Release the clips holding the hood release cable in place along the top portion of the engine compartment.
5. Remove the hood release cable from position along the left top portion of the engine compartment.
6. Remove the end of the hood release cable from the hood release on the front portion of the engine compartment.
7. Repair or replace the hood release cable as necessary.
Installation
1. Install the hood release cable to the hood release on the front portion of the engine compartment.
2. Route and clip the hood release cable along the pathway from the hood release to the bulkhead.
3. Feed the hood release cable through the bulkhead into the interior of the vehicle.
4. Install the mounting nut to secure the hood release cable to the instrument panel.
5. Install the hood release handle.
