Grand Prix V6-3.8L (2007)
Hood Latch Release Cable: Service and Repair
Hood Latch Release Cable Replacement
Tools Required
J 38778 Door Trim Pad and Garnish Clip Remover
Removal Procedure
1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the left front headlamp.
Important: Block the hood latch in order to prevent the hood from locking until you have installed the hood latch release cable.
3. Remove the hood latch.
Squeeze the cable retainer to remove the release from the hood latch.
4. Remove the front sheet metal diagonal brace.
5. Remove the air cleaner.
6. Tie a wire or string to the end of the hood release cable. Ensure that the end of the wire or string remains in the engine compartment.
7. Remove the hood release cable retainers from the engine compartment side rail.
8. Remove the left front carpet retainer.
9. Pull the carpet back to access the hood release.