Cutlass V6-191 3.1L VIN M SFI (1998)
Hood Latch Release Cable: Customer Interest
Hood - Will Not latch
File In Section: 08 - Body and Accessories
Bulletin No.: 01-08-63-003
Date: May, 2001
TECHNICAL
Subject:
Hood Will Not Latch
(Reroute Hood Release Cable)
Models:
1997-2001 Chevrolet Malibu
1997-1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass
Condition
Some customers may comment that when they close the hood, the primary latch does not engage. This condition occurs during cold weather.
Cause
The hood release cable slopes downward from the hood latch assembly which traps water inside. In freezing temperatures, ice forms and prevents the
cable from returning to the latch position after it is released.
Correction
Thaw the hood release cable and reroute using the appropriate service procedure below.
Service Procedure (Chevrolet Malibu)
1.
Open the hood.
2.
Remove the push-in retainers (1) from the upper edge of the grille.
