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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN PASSENGER EXTENDED, 5.0 MREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 722 (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
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If the release cable will not operate the latch, access the hood latch by raising the vehicle and removing the front wheelhouse rear filler panel. Then trip the latch with a long screw driver.

    Fig 1: Cable Sheath Grommet At Latch
    GM71291Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the right and the left hood latches. Refer to Hood Latch Replacement - Left  and to Hood Latch Replacement - Right  .
  2. Disconnect the release cable from the latches.
    3. Fig 2: View Of Release Cable Retainers At Plenum Panel
    GM71276Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the release cable from the retainers (1) on the plenum panel.
    4. Fig 3: Release Cable Handle & Screws
    GM71289Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the screws from the release cable handle.
  5. Remove the release cable grommet from the dash panel.
  6. Pull the release cables through the opening in the dash panel.
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