NOTE:

• Put on gloves to protect your hands.
• Take care not to scratch the body and related parts.

1. Remove these items:

• Front bumper (see page 20-243)
• Front inner fender, right side (see page 20-259)
• Kick panel, right side (see page 20-206)

2. Disconnect the hood opener cable (A) from the hood latch (B) (see page 20-266) and remove the bolts (C), then remove the hood release handle (D) from the body.

   Fastener Locations
   C : Bolt, 2	E : Clip, 6

3. Using a clip remover, detach the clips (E) and remove the grommet (F) from the body, then remove the hood opener cable from the vehicle. Take care not to bend the cable.
4. Install the cable in the reverse order of removal and replace any damaged clips.