(4)Remove hood latch release cable handle attaching bolts from under left lower edge of instrument panel.

(5)Disengage release cable rubber grommet from engine compartment dash panel behind instrument panel.

(6)Rout cable assembly through engine compartment around battery, under fender lip, under power distribution center, and under wiring harnesses, toward dash panel. Push cable through access hole in dash panel under the brake master cylinder, into passenger compartment.

HOOD LATCH RELEASE CABLE INSTALLATION

Reverse the preceding operation.

Fig. 5 Hood Latch Release Cable

HOOD LATCH SAFETY CATCH

REMOVAL (FIG. 6)

(1)Raise hood to full up position.

(2)Remove screw holding safety latch handle bracket to hood.

(3)Mark location of safety catch on hood to assist installation alignment.

(4)Remove bolts holding safety catch to hood.

(5)Separate safety catch from hood.

INSTALLATION

Reverse the preceding operation.

HOOD APPLIQUE

REMOVAL (FIG. 7)

(1)Raise hood to full up position.

(2)Remove plugs from access holes at rear of hood.

(3)Remove nuts holding applique to hood.

(4)Separate applique from hood.

INSTALLATION

Reverse the preceding operation.

Fig. 6 Hood Latch Safety Catch

Fig. 7 Hood Applique

COWL COVER

REMOVAL (FIG. 8)

(1)Raise hood to full up position.

(2)Disconnect windshield washer hoses from wiper

arms.

(3)Remove windshield wiper arm assemblies. Refer to Group 8K, Windshield Wiper and Washer Systems.

(4)Remove plastic expanding type fasteners holding cowl cover to cowl, below windshield.

(5)Lift back of cowl cover and slide cover rearward from under dash panel to hood seal and separate cover from vehicle.

INSTALLATION

Reverse the preceding operation.

FRONT END SPLASH SHIELDS

REMOVAL (FIG. 9)

(1)Hoist vehicle and support on suitable safety stands.

(2)Remove front wheel assembly.

(3)Remove push-in fasteners holding front wheelhouse splash shield to fender opening lip and inner wheelhouse area.