Five Hundred 2WD V6-3.0L VIN 1 (2006)
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Hood Latch Release: Service and Repair
Hood Latch Release Handle
HOOD LATCH RELEASE HANDLE
Removal and Installation
All vehicles
1. Remove the hood latch.
2. Remove the steering column cover.
3. Remove the 2 hood latch release handle bolts.
4. Release the hood latch release cable grommet from the dash panel.
Five Hundred and Montego Vehicles
5. Remove the 4 radiator grille opening panel pin-type retainers.
6. Remove the 2 bolts and the radiator grille opening panel.
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To install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
All Vehicles
7. Release the 4 routing clips and remove the hood latch release handle and cable assembly.
8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.