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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN PASSENGER EXTENDED, 5.0 MREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 434 (BODY FRONT END)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSHOOD LATCH RELEASE CABLE REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Passenger Extended, 5.0 M

Removal Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Passenger Extended, 5.0 MSECTION Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Aztek and 2003 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Open the hood.
Remove the left diagonal brace. Refer to BRACE REPLACEMENT - FRONT FENDER UPPER DIAGONAL - LEFT .
Remove the air cleaner assembly.
Disconnect the hood release cable from the hood latch. Refer to HOOD LATCH REPLACEMENT .
Remove the hood release cable from the hood latch bracket.
Remove the hood release cable retainers from the upper tie bar.

Fig 1: Removing Hood Release Cable From Hood Latch Bracket
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Remove the hood release cable retainers from the engine compartment side rail.
Remove the hood release cable from the hood release handle. Refer to HOOD LATCH RELEASE HANDLE REPLACEMENT .
Pull the carpet back to access the hood release cable.
Important: Ensure the end of the wire or string remains in the passenger compartment.
Tie the wire or string to the end of the hood release cable in order to aid in the installation of the new hood release cable.
Remove the grommet from the dash using a small flat bladed tool.
Remove the hood release cable from the dash.
Remove the wire or string from the hood release cable.
Remove the hood release cable from the vehicle.

Fig 2: Removing Hood Release Cable From Vehicle
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

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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.