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HOMESERVICE MANUALSGMC1999FORWARD CONTROL 5.7 R, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 704 (BODY FRONT END)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSHOOD LATCH RELEASE CABLE REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1999 GMC Forward Control 5.7 R, Automatic

Installation Procedure

1999 GMC Forward Control 5.7 R, AutomaticSECTION Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Tie the hood latch release cable to a wire or string. Feed the hood latch release cable grommet through the dash panel.
  2. Apply strip caulk sealer or equivalent around the grommet.
  3. Install the hood latch release cable to the hood release handle.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  4. Install the bolts to the hood release handle.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolts to 5 N.m (44 Ib in).

  5. Install the nut to the parking brake bracket.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the nut to 5 N.m (44 Ib in).

  6. Pull the carpet back.
    Fig 1: Installing Hood Latch Release Cable To Hood Release Handle
    G01503974Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the hood latch release cable retainers to the engine compartment side rail retainers.
  8. Route the hood latch release cable through the radiator support.
  9. Install the air cleaner. Refer to the following procedures:
  10. Install the front sheet metal diagonal brace. Refer to BRACE REPLACEMENT - FRONT FENDER UPPER DIAGONAL  .
    Fig 2: Installing Hood Latch Release Cable Retainers To Engine Compartment Side Rail Retainers
    G01503975Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Install the release cable to the hood latch.
  12. If the vehicle is equipped with a supercharger:
    • Install the air intake ducts.
    • Install the push-in retainers to the air intake ducts.
  13. Install the left front headlamp. Refer to HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY OR HEADLAMP BULB REPLACEMENT in Lighting Systems.
  14. Remove the block from the latch mechanism.
  15. Inspect the hood latch for proper operation.
  16. Close the hood.
    Fig 3: Installing Release Cable To Hood Latch
    G01503976Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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