OEM 2005 Chevrolet SSR Hood Cable

2005 Chevrolet SSR Hood Cable Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to replace the Release Hood Cable on 2005 Chevrolet SSR?

  A: Start your Hood Cable replacement process by taking off the left front door sill panel followed by removing the left closeout/insulator panel then moving to the upper grille applique and lastly the engine splash shield. Before beginning the process detach the Hood Latch and pull out the Hood Cable from its position on the Hood Latch assembly. Mark the mechanics wire route for future assembly and secure it to the cable's exterior end. Feed the cable out from between the headlamp panel and Radiator then over the top of the battery tray until the cable grommet exits the bulkhead into the car's interior. You should remove the left side cowl trim panel nut that holds the hood release handle in place and detach the cable from its attachment point. Pull the cable through the bulkhead before extracting the mechanics wire from the cable which should remain in position for support. Proceed to remove the cable from the vehicle. The installation begins by securing the mechanics wire to the outside of the new cable which directs the wire underneath the sound insulation and through the bulkhead. The cable needs installation at the release handle before placing the grommet at the bulkhead. Securely tighten the nut to 7 n.m (62 lb in) on the release handle before reattaching it to the left side cowl panel. Route the cable according to the initial steps starting above the battery tray before attaching it to the retainers next to the wheelhouse and the hood hold open rod bracket. Follow this installation order: install the cable to the Hood Latch assembly and then the Hood Latch followed by the engine splash shield while next installing the upper grille applique before you reach the left closeout/insulator panel followed by the left front door sill panel.