How to remove and install the Hood Cable and Hood Latch on a 2005 through 2009 Toyota Tacoma?

Remove the radiator grill. Next remove the hood latch cover cylinder by unscrewing the mounting bolts and distinguish the position of the hood latch relative to the radiator support for the reassembly process. After that the mounting bolts and the latch assembly is to be taken off while the iterations of the hood latch whether it be horizontal or vertical is to be made if necessary. If the car has a hood cable disconnect it from the latch by pulling on the clips that hold the cable receptor to the small bracket and then unhook the cable from the lever. Installation on the other hand is in the reverse order that removal was done through the index marks that are put there to align the latch. Inside the cabin, pull the hood cable out of its clip in the lever and gently slide it out of the groove. Remove the cable end from the lever connection; free the lever assembly if needed-to do this, there's a retaining tab; to free it, pull it outwards while pushing it towards the firewall. Take a thin wire or string and fasten it to the end of the said cable. Starting from the driver's side the cab release cable should be removed from the hood latch by pulling the cable and following the cable surge toward the firewall and removing clips which hold the cable in place. Slide the cable towards you until you can see the wire/string; then, detach it from the previous cable and attach it to the new cable. Now, with the new cable in place, return the wire or the string through the firewall grommet in the passenger area up to the lever of the hood. When replacing the new cable make sure the cable housing is properly engaged in the retainer slot of the assembly. The rest of the installation proceeds in a backward order to the removal process that was explained above.

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Toyota Tacoma Hood Lever Sub-Assembly
Part Number: 53601-02040-C0
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- Other Name: Lever Sub-Assembly, Hood; Lever, Release Handle, Release Lever
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
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- 2019-2025 Toyota Tacoma | Limited, SR5 | 4 Cyl 2.4L, 4 Cyl 2.7L, 6 Cyl 3.5L | 2GRFKS, 2TRFE, T24; GRN305L-CRFSHA, GRN305L-CRTSHA, GRN305L-PRFSHA, GRN305L-PRTLHA, GRN305L-PRTSHA, GRN310L-PRTLHA, GRN310L-PRTSHA, GRN325L-CRTSHA, GRN325L-PRTLHA, GRN325L-PRTSHA, GRN330L-PRTLHA, GRN330L-PRTSHA, TRN245L-CRTSKA, TRN265L-CRTSKA, TRN265L-PRTSKA, TZNA40L-PRZSZA, TZNA41L-PRZSTA, TZNA45L-PRFSZA, TZNA45L-PRZSZA, TZNA46L-PRZSTA
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Toyota Tacoma Hood Lever Sub-Assembly
Part Number: 53601-02020-C0
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- Other Name: Lever Sub-Assy, Hood Lock Control; Lever, Release Handle, Release Lever
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
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- 2015-2018 Toyota Tacoma | Base, Limited, SR5 | 4 Cyl 2.7L, 6 Cyl 3.5L, 6 Cyl 4.0L | 1GRFE, 2GRFKS, 2TRFE; GRN225L-CRFDKA, GRN245L-CRADKA, GRN245L-CRFDKA, GRN245L-PRADKA, GRN245L-PRFDKA, GRN250L-PRADKA, GRN265L-CRADKA, GRN265L-PRADKA, GRN270L-PRADKA, GRN305L-CRFSHA, GRN305L-CRTSHA, GRN305L-PRFSHA, GRN305L-PRTLHA, GRN305L-PRTSHA, GRN310L-PRTLHA, GRN310L-PRTSHA, GRN325L-CRTSHA, GRN325L-PRTLHA, GRN325L-PRTSHA, GRN330L-PRTLHA, GRN330L-PRTSHA, TRN220L-TRMDKA, TRN220L-TRPDKA, TRN225L-CRMDKA, TRN225L-CRPDKA, TRN225L-PRPDKA, TRN240L-TRMDKA, TRN240L-TRPDKA, TRN245L-CRMDKA, TRN245L-CRMSKA, TRN245L-CRPDKA, TRN245L-CRTSKA, TRN265L-CRPDKA, TRN265L-CRTSKA, TRN265L-PRPDKA, TRN265L-PRTSKA
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Toyota Tacoma Hood Lever Sub-Assembly
Part Number: 53601-02020-C3
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- Other Name: Lever Sub-Assembly, Hood; Lever, Release Handle, Release Lever
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- 2017-2020 Toyota Tacoma | Limited, SR5 | 4 Cyl 2.7L, 6 Cyl 3.5L | 2GRFKS, 2TRFE; GRN305L-CRFSHA, GRN305L-CRTSHA, GRN305L-PRFSHA, GRN305L-PRTLHA, GRN305L-PRTSHA, GRN310L-PRTLHA, GRN310L-PRTSHA, GRN325L-CRTSHA, GRN325L-PRTLHA, GRN325L-PRTSHA, GRN330L-PRTLHA, GRN330L-PRTSHA, TRN245L-CRMSKA, TRN245L-CRTSKA, TRN265L-CRTSKA, TRN265L-PRTSKA
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Toyota Tacoma Hood Lock Control Cable Assembly
Part Number: 53630-04050
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- Other Name: Cable Assy, Hood Lock Control; Release Cable
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2015-2020 Toyota Tacoma | Base, Limited, SR5 | 4 Cyl 2.7L, 6 Cyl 3.5L, 6 Cyl 4.0L | 1GRFE, 2GRFKS, 2TRFE; GRN225L-CRFDKA, GRN245L-CRADKA, GRN245L-CRFDKA, GRN245L-PRADKA, GRN245L-PRFDKA, GRN250L-PRADKA, GRN265L-CRADKA, GRN265L-PRADKA, GRN270L-PRADKA, GRN305L-CRFSHA, GRN305L-CRTSHA, GRN305L-PRFSHA, GRN305L-PRTLHA, GRN305L-PRTSHA, GRN310L-PRTLHA, GRN310L-PRTSHA, GRN325L-CRTSHA, GRN325L-PRTLHA, GRN325L-PRTSHA, GRN330L-PRTLHA, GRN330L-PRTSHA, TRN220L-TRMDKA, TRN220L-TRPDKA, TRN225L-CRMDKA, TRN225L-CRPDKA, TRN225L-PRPDKA, TRN240L-TRMDKA, TRN240L-TRPDKA, TRN245L-CRMDKA, TRN245L-CRMSKA, TRN245L-CRPDKA, TRN245L-CRTSKA, TRN265L-CRPDKA, TRN265L-CRTSKA, TRN265L-PRPDKA, TRN265L-PRTSKA
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Toyota Tacoma Hood Lock Control Cable Assembly
Part Number: 53630-04040
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- Other Name: Cable Assy, Hood Lock Control; Release Cable
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- 2005-2016 Toyota Tacoma | Base, Limited, SR5 | 4 Cyl 2.7L, 6 Cyl 3.5L, 6 Cyl 4.0L | 1GRFE, 2GRFKS, 2TRFE; GRN225L-CRFDKA, GRN245L-CRADKA, GRN245L-CRFDKA, GRN245L-PRADKA, GRN245L-PRFDKA, GRN250L-PRADKA, GRN265L-CRADKA, GRN265L-CRFDKA, GRN265L-PRADKA, GRN270L-PRADKA, GRN305L-CRFSHA, GRN305L-CRTSHA, GRN305L-PRFSHA, GRN305L-PRTLHA, GRN305L-PRTSHA, GRN310L-PRTLHA, GRN310L-PRTSHA, GRN325L-CRTSHA, GRN325L-PRTLHA, GRN325L-PRTSHA, GRN330L-PRTLHA, GRN330L-PRTSHA, TRN220L-TRMDKA, TRN220L-TRPDKA, TRN225L-CRMDKA, TRN225L-CRPDKA, TRN225L-PRPDKA, TRN240L-TRMDKA, TRN240L-TRPDKA, TRN245L-CRMDKA, TRN245L-CRMSKA, TRN245L-CRPDKA, TRN245L-CRTSKA, TRN260L-TRMDKA, TRN265L-CRMDKA, TRN265L-CRPDKA, TRN265L-CRTSKA, TRN265L-PRPDKA, TRN265L-PRTSKA
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Toyota Tacoma Hood Lock Control Lever Sub-Assembly
Part Number: 53601-02020-B2
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- Other Name: Lever Sub-Assy, Hood Lock Control; Lever, Release Handle
- Manufacturer Note: GRAY,TRIM1#
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2016 Toyota Tacoma | Base, Limited, SR5 | 4 Cyl 2.7L, 6 Cyl 3.5L, 6 Cyl 4.0L | 1GRFE, 2GRFKS, 2TRFE; GRN225L-CRFDKA, GRN245L-CRADKA, GRN245L-CRFDKA, GRN245L-PRADKA, GRN245L-PRFDKA, GRN250L-PRADKA, GRN265L-CRADKA, GRN265L-CRFDKA, GRN265L-PRADKA, GRN270L-PRADKA, GRN305L-CRFSHA, GRN305L-CRTSHA, GRN305L-PRFSHA, GRN305L-PRTLHA, GRN305L-PRTSHA, GRN310L-PRTLHA, GRN310L-PRTSHA, GRN325L-CRTSHA, GRN325L-PRTLHA, GRN325L-PRTSHA, GRN330L-PRTLHA, GRN330L-PRTSHA, TRN220L-TRMDKA, TRN220L-TRPDKA, TRN225L-CRMDKA, TRN225L-CRPDKA, TRN225L-PRPDKA, TRN240L-TRMDKA, TRN240L-TRPDKA, TRN245L-CRMDKA, TRN245L-CRMSKA, TRN245L-CRPDKA, TRN245L-CRTSKA, TRN260L-TRMDKA, TRN265L-CRMDKA, TRN265L-CRPDKA, TRN265L-CRTSKA, TRN265L-PRPDKA, TRN265L-PRTSKA
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Toyota Tacoma Hood Lock Control Cable Assembly
Part Number: 53630-04051
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assembly, Hood Loc; Release Cable
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2019-2023 Toyota Tacoma | Limited, SR5 | 4 Cyl 2.7L, 6 Cyl 3.5L | 2GRFKS, 2TRFE; GRN305L-CRFSHA, GRN305L-CRTSHA, GRN305L-PRFSHA, GRN305L-PRTLHA, GRN305L-PRTSHA, GRN310L-PRTLHA, GRN310L-PRTSHA, GRN325L-CRTSHA, GRN325L-PRTLHA, GRN325L-PRTSHA, GRN330L-PRTLHA, GRN330L-PRTSHA, TRN245L-CRTSKA, TRN265L-CRTSKA, TRN265L-PRTSKA
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Toyota Tacoma Hood Lock Control Lever Sub-Assembly
Part Number: 53601-02020-E3
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- Other Name: Lever Sub-Assy, Hood Lock Control; Lever, Release Handle
- Manufacturer Note: SAND BEIGE,TRIM4#
- Replaces: 53601-52010-E6
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2008-2016 Toyota Tacoma | Base, Limited, SR5 | 4 Cyl 2.7L, 6 Cyl 3.5L, 6 Cyl 4.0L | 1GRFE, 2GRFKS, 2TRFE; GRN225L-CRFDKA, GRN245L-CRADKA, GRN245L-CRFDKA, GRN245L-PRADKA, GRN245L-PRFDKA, GRN250L-PRADKA, GRN265L-CRADKA, GRN265L-CRFDKA, GRN265L-PRADKA, GRN270L-PRADKA, GRN305L-CRFSHA, GRN305L-CRTSHA, GRN305L-PRFSHA, GRN305L-PRTLHA, GRN305L-PRTSHA, GRN310L-PRTLHA, GRN310L-PRTSHA, GRN325L-CRTSHA, GRN325L-PRTLHA, GRN325L-PRTSHA, GRN330L-PRTLHA, GRN330L-PRTSHA, TRN220L-TRMDKA, TRN220L-TRPDKA, TRN225L-CRMDKA, TRN225L-CRPDKA, TRN225L-PRPDKA, TRN240L-TRMDKA, TRN240L-TRPDKA, TRN245L-CRMDKA, TRN245L-CRMSKA, TRN245L-CRPDKA, TRN245L-CRTSKA, TRN260L-TRMDKA, TRN265L-CRMDKA, TRN265L-CRPDKA, TRN265L-CRTSKA, TRN265L-PRPDKA, TRN265L-PRTSKA
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Toyota Tacoma Hood Lock Control Lever Sub-Assembly
Part Number: 53601-02020-E1
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- Other Name: Lever Sub-Assy, Hood Lock Control; Lever
- Manufacturer Note: FAWN,TRIM4#
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2009 Toyota Tacoma | Base | 4 Cyl 2.7L, 6 Cyl 4.0L | 1GRFE, 2TRFE; GRN225L-CRFDKA, GRN245L-CRADKA, GRN245L-CRFDKA, GRN245L-PRADKA, GRN245L-PRFDKA, GRN250L-PRADKA, GRN265L-CRADKA, GRN265L-CRFDKA, GRN265L-PRADKA, GRN270L-PRADKA, TRN220L-TRMDKA, TRN220L-TRPDKA, TRN225L-CRMDKA, TRN225L-CRPDKA, TRN240L-TRMDKA, TRN245L-CRMDKA, TRN260L-TRMDKA, TRN265L-CRMDKA
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Toyota Tacoma Hood Release Cable Assembly
Part Number: 53630-AK010
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- Other Name: CABLE ASSY, HOOD LOC
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- 2024-2025 Toyota Tacoma | 4 Cyl 2.4L | T24; TZNA40L-PRZSZA, TZNA41L-PRZSTA, TZNA45L-PRFSZA, TZNA45L-PRZSZA, TZNA46L-PRZSTA
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Toyota Tacoma Hood Lock Control Lever Sub-Assembly
Part Number: 53601-01020-B2
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- Other Name: Lever Sub-Assy, Hood Lock Control; Lever
- Manufacturer Note: BLUISH GRAY,TRIM1#
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
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- 1995-1998 Toyota Tacoma | DLX, SR5 | 4 Cyl 2.4L, 4 Cyl 2.7L, 6 Cyl 3.4L | 2RZFE, 3RZFE, 5VZFE; RZN140L-TRMDKAB, RZN140L-TRSDKAB, RZN150L-CRMDKAB, RZN150L-CRSDKAB, RZN161L-TRMDKAB, RZN161L-TRPDKAB, RZN171L-CRMDKAB, RZN171L-CRPDKAB, RZN191L-TRPDKAB, RZN196L-CRPDKAB, VZN150L-CRMDKAB, VZN150L-CRSDKAB, VZN160L-TRMDKAB, VZN170L-CRMDKAB, VZN170L-CRMGKAB, VZN170L-CRPDKAB, VZN170L-CRPGKAB, VZN195L-CRPDKAB
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Toyota Tacoma Lever Sub-Assy, Hood Lock Control
Part Number: 53601-01020-B3
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Lever, Release Handle
- Replaces: 53601-10020-B3
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1997-2001 Toyota Tacoma | DLX, SR5 | 4 Cyl 2.4L, 4 Cyl 2.7L, 6 Cyl 3.4L | 2RZFE, 3RZFE, 5VZFE; RZN140L-TRMDKAB, RZN140L-TRPDKAB, RZN140L-TRSDKAB, RZN150L-CRMDKAB, RZN150L-CRPDKAB, RZN150L-CRSDKAB, RZN161L-TRMDKAB, RZN161L-TRPDKAB, RZN171L-CRMDKAB, RZN171L-CRPDKAB, RZN191L-TRPDKAB, RZN196L-CRPDKAB, RZN196L-PRPDKAB, VZN150L-CRMDKAB, VZN150L-CRSDKAB, VZN160L-TRMDKAB, VZN170L-CRMDKAB, VZN170L-CRMGKAB, VZN170L-CRPDKAB, VZN170L-CRPGKAB, VZN170L-PRPDKAB, VZN195L-CRPDKAB, VZN195L-PRPDKAB
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Toyota Tacoma Cable Assy, Hood Lock Control
Part Number: 53630-04020
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Release Cable
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1995-2004 Toyota Tacoma | DLX, SR5 | 4 Cyl 2.4L, 4 Cyl 2.7L, 6 Cyl 3.4L | 2RZFE, 3RZFE, 5VZFE; RZN140L-TRMDKAB, RZN140L-TRPDKAB, RZN140L-TRSDKAB, RZN150L-CRMDKAB, RZN150L-CRPDKAB, RZN150L-CRSDKAB, RZN161L-TRMDKAB, RZN161L-TRPDKAB, RZN171L-CRMDKAB, RZN171L-CRPDKAB, RZN191L-TRPDKAB, RZN196L-CRPDKAB, RZN196L-PRPDKAB, VZN150L-CRMDKAB, VZN150L-CRSDKAB, VZN160L-TRMDKAB, VZN170L-CRMDKAB, VZN170L-CRMGKAB, VZN170L-CRPDKAB, VZN170L-CRPGKAB, VZN170L-PRPDKAB, VZN195L-CRPDKAB, VZN195L-PRPDKAB
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Toyota Tacoma Lever Sub-Assy, Hood Lock Control
Part Number: 53601-01020-E3
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Handle, Lever
- Manufacturer Note: OAK,TRIM4#
- Replaced by: 53601-01020-B4
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1995-2004 Toyota Tacoma | DLX, SR5 | 4 Cyl 2.4L, 4 Cyl 2.7L, 6 Cyl 3.4L | 2RZFE, 3RZFE, 5VZFE; RZN140L-TRMDKAB, RZN140L-TRPDKAB, RZN140L-TRSDKAB, RZN150L-CRMDKAB, RZN150L-CRPDKAB, RZN150L-CRSDKAB, RZN161L-TRMDKAB, RZN161L-TRPDKAB, RZN171L-CRMDKAB, RZN171L-CRPDKAB, RZN191L-TRPDKAB, RZN196L-CRPDKAB, RZN196L-PRPDKAB, VZN150L-CRMDKAB, VZN150L-CRSDKAB, VZN160L-TRMDKAB, VZN170L-CRMDKAB, VZN170L-CRMGKAB, VZN170L-CRPDKAB, VZN170L-CRPGKAB, VZN170L-PRPDKAB, VZN195L-CRPDKAB, VZN195L-PRPDKAB
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Toyota Tacoma Lever Sub-Assy, Hood Lock Control
Part Number: 53601-01020-B4
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Handle, Lever, Release Switch
- Replaces: 53601-01020-E3
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1995-2004 Toyota Tacoma | DLX, SR5 | 4 Cyl 2.4L, 4 Cyl 2.7L, 6 Cyl 3.4L | 2RZFE, 3RZFE, 5VZFE; RZN140L-TRMDKAB, RZN140L-TRPDKAB, RZN140L-TRSDKAB, RZN150L-CRMDKAB, RZN150L-CRPDKAB, RZN150L-CRSDKAB, RZN161L-TRMDKAB, RZN161L-TRPDKAB, RZN171L-CRMDKAB, RZN171L-CRPDKAB, RZN191L-TRPDKAB, RZN196L-CRPDKAB, RZN196L-PRPDKAB, VZN150L-CRMDKAB, VZN150L-CRSDKAB, VZN160L-TRMDKAB, VZN170L-CRMDKAB, VZN170L-CRMGKAB, VZN170L-CRPDKAB, VZN170L-CRPGKAB, VZN170L-PRPDKAB, VZN195L-CRPDKAB, VZN195L-PRPDKAB

Toyota Tacoma Hood Cable

The Toyota Tacoma Hood Cable is the mechanical link that allows the driver to pop the hood open from the cabin. The Hood Cable connects the interior release lever to a junction underneath the hood and onward to the latch. A pull on the lever sends a direct tug that releases the latch to let the hood lift. Designed to meet original Toyota specifications, the housing protects the inner wire from moisture ingress. However, over time, the housing can become cracked, allowing moisture to enter. The wire in the housing can stretch or break, which stops the hood release from functioning. Every Tacoma pickup Toyota owner wants easy access to the engine bay for regular maintenance. That is why a working Hood Cable is an important part of the Tacoma. A thorough inspection of the Hood Cable on any model of the Toyota Tacoma can help prevent a sudden release failure. If the hood of your Tacoma keeps staying latched, it is often due to a worn or damaged Hood Cable that needs replacement.

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Toyota Tacoma Hood Cable Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Hood Lock Control Cable Assembly
53630-04040
Q: How to remove and install the Hood Cable and Hood Latch on a 2005 through 2009 Toyota Tacoma?
A:
Remove the radiator grill. Next remove the hood latch cover cylinder by unscrewing the mounting bolts and distinguish the position of the hood latch relative to the radiator support for the reassembly process. After that the mounting bolts and the latch assembly is to be taken off while the iterations of the hood latch whether it be horizontal or vertical is to be made if necessary. If the car has a hood cable disconnect it from the latch by pulling on the clips that hold the cable receptor to the small bracket and then unhook the cable from the lever. Installation on the other hand is in the reverse order that removal was done through the index marks that are put there to align the latch. Inside the cabin, pull the hood cable out of its clip in the lever and gently slide it out of the groove. Remove the cable end from the lever connection; free the lever assembly if needed-to do this, there's a retaining tab; to free it, pull it outwards while pushing it towards the firewall. Take a thin wire or string and fasten it to the end of the said cable. Starting from the driver's side the cab release cable should be removed from the hood latch by pulling the cable and following the cable surge toward the firewall and removing clips which hold the cable in place. Slide the cable towards you until you can see the wire/string; then, detach it from the previous cable and attach it to the new cable. Now, with the new cable in place, return the wire or the string through the firewall grommet in the passenger area up to the lever of the hood. When replacing the new cable make sure the cable housing is properly engaged in the retainer slot of the assembly. The rest of the installation proceeds in a backward order to the removal process that was explained above.