Genuine Chrysler PT Cruiser Hood Cable

Chrysler PT Cruiser Hood Cable Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Cable-Hood Latch
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  Q: How do you remove and install the hood latch and release cable on Chrysler PT Cruiser?

  A: This is done by opening the Hood, and using the prop rod to hold it in position then drawing marks around the new hood latch assembly to aid in alignment of the new latch. Thirdly, you have to take out the bolts, and then unbolt the latch assembly from the radiator support then, disconnect the release cable from the hood latch assembly. For installation, make sure the hood latch assembly fits into its marked position on the radiator support then put in the nuts and tighten them in order to ensure that the operation of the hood latch is smooth and as required adjust it until it assumes the right position. The cable can be removed by disconnecting it from the hood latch, unhooking it from the clips on the radiator support and taking out the left front kick panel inside the car to get access to the bolts of the handle of the hood release. You can now take out the bolts that connect the hood release handle/cable assembly to the cowl panel, then there is a push-in retainer coupled with a cable grommet that needs to be unclip from the firewall below the dash. Take a piece of heavy string or flexible wire and fix it to the engine compartment end of cables and then pull through the fire wall to the vehicle. For installation, take the string or wire and attach it to the new cable and using the same process reverse it back through the firewall in to the engine compartment then follow the rest of steps in reverse order.