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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO EXTENDED, 5.7 R, L31/KL8REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 399 (BODY FRONT END)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSHOOD LATCH RELEASE CABLE REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.7 R, L31/KL8
Installation Procedure
2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.7 R, L31/KL8SECTION Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Buick Regal and 2002 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Tie the hood latch release cable to a wire or string. Feed the hood latch release cable through the grommet at the dash panel.
- Apply strip caulk sealer or equivalent to the grommet.
- Install the hood latch release cable to the hood release handle.
- Install the hood release handle. Refer to Hood Latch Release Handle Replacement .
- Pull the carpet back.
- Install the hood latch release cable retainers to the engine compartment side rail retainers.
- Route the hood latch release cable through the radiator support.
- Install the air cleaner. Refer to one of the following procedures:
- For 3.1L equipped models, refer to AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY .
- For 3.8L equipped models, refer to AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY .
- Install the front fender upper diagonal brace. Refer to Brace Replacement - Front Fender Upper Diagonal .
- Install the hood release cable to the hood latch.
- Install the left front headlamp. Refer to HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY OR HEADLAMP BULB AND/OR CORNERING, SIDEMARKER, PARK, TURN SIGNAL BULB REPLACEMENT .
- Remove the block from the hood latch.
- Inspect the hood latch for proper operation.
- Close the hood.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.