OEM 2006 Buick LaCrosse Hood Cable

2006 Buick LaCrosse Hood Cable Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to replace the Release Hood Cable on 2006 Buick LaCrosse?

  A: Start the replacement of Hood Cable by first opening the hood then removing the left front headlamp. The Hood Latch should stay blocked while the new cable installation takes place. Detach the Hood Cable from the latch mechanism before proceeding to remove the front fender upper diagonal brace together with the air cleaner. A wire or string must be attached to the Hood Cable end in order to help with installation while keeping it within the engine compartment. You should detach the Hood Cable retainers at the engine compartment side rail then pull back the carpet to reach the cable before removing the Hood Cable handle and its respective cable. The removal requires a flat small tool to separate the dash panel grommet before proceeding to extract the Hood Cable from the dash panel. To install the Hood Cable users must tie a string or wire to it before pulling it to the grommet opening in the dashboard panel where they should apply strip caulk sealer to the grommet. Install the hood handle after connecting the cable to it. After pulling back the carpet a second time you should fasten each Hood Cable retainer to the side rail of the engine compartment. The cable needs to run under the radiator support before putting back the air cleaner and front fender upper diagonal brace while hooking up the Hood Cable to its designated latch position. As the concluding step reinstall both the left front headlamp while removing the block from the Hood Latch then verify the latch functions correctly before you close the hood.