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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CHEVY EXPRESS G3500, VAN PASSENGER EXTENDED, 6.5 FREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 721 (BODY FRONT END)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSHOOD LATCH RELEASE CABLE REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger Extended, 6.5 F

Installation Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger Extended, 6.5 FSECTION Installation Procedure
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    Fig 1: View Of Release Cable Retainers At Plenum Panel
    GM71276Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Route the cables through the opening in the dash panel, past the retainers (1) on the plenum panel, to the latches.
    2. Fig 2: Release Cable Handle & Screws
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  2. Position the latch handle.
    3. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  3. Install the screws which mount the hood release handle.

    Tighten:  Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

    4. Fig 3: Installing Cable Grommet Through Carpet Insulator Slits
    GM71277Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the cable grommet through the slits in the carpet insulator and into the dash panel.
    5. Fig 4: Cable Sheath Grommet At Latch
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  5. Connect the cables to the latches.
  6. Install the hood latches. Refer to Hood Latch Replacement - Left  and to Hood Latch Replacement - Right  .
    7. Fig 5: View Of Release Cable Retainers At Plenum Panel
    GM71276Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the cable to the retainers (1).
  8. Verify the operation of the latches.
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