Vibe FWD L4-1.8L VIN 8 (2004)
Hood Latch Release Cable: Service and Repair
Hood Latch Release Cable Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and suitably support the hood.
2. Remove the hood secondary catch and primary latch. Refer to Hood Latch Replacement (See: Hood Latch/Service and Repair/Hood Latch
Replacement) .
3. Gently pry the hood primary latch release cable handle (1) from the lower instrument panel (2) using a taped flat bladed screwdriver.
4. Remove the hood primary latch release cable from the hood primary latch release cable handle (1).
5. Remove the two left wheel house panel inner fasteners, to access cable.
6. Attach a piece of mechanic's wire (1) to both ends of the hood primary latch release cable (2).