Hood Latch Release Handle: Removal

1.

Remove the battery tray. REFER to Battery, Mounting and Cables .

2.

Remove the hood latch. Refer to Hood Latch .

3.

Remove the 2 bolts and remove the steering column cover trim panel.
- Pull outward to release the retainers.
- To install, tighten to 3 Nm (27 lb-in).

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4.

Remove the body control module. REFER to Multifunction Electronic Modules .

5.

Remove the 3 BCM-B bracket nuts and position aside the bracket.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).

6.

Release the hood latch release cable routing clips.

7.

Remove the hood release handle screw and remove the hood release handle.
- To install, tighten to 2.2 Nm (19 lb-in).

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8.

Remove hood latch release handle and cable.
- Pull the hood latch release handle and cable through the cowl panel into the interior.