OEM 2008 Buick LaCrosse Hood Cable

2008 Buick LaCrosse Hood Cable Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to replace the Hood Cable on 2008 Buick LaCrosse?

  A: Beginning the hood primary latch cable replacement involves performing these initial steps: first open the hood and then remove the left front headlamp. Secure the Hood Latch using a temporary block to avoid locking during new cable installation. Begin by disconnecting the Hood Cable from the latch mechanism then disassembling the front fender upper diagonal brace. Follow either the 3.6l or 3.8l engine procedures to correctly remove the air cleaner. A wire along with a string will help you install the new cable inside the engine area after tying them at the hood release cable end. First dismantle the Hood Cable retainers on the engine compartment side rail. Then pull back the carpet to expose the Hood Cable before disassembling the handle and its cable. You need a flat-bladed small tool to detach the grommet of the dash panel featuring the Hood Cable removal from inside the dash panel. When installing the Hood Cable you must pass the cable and wire through the dash panel grommet after applying strip caulk sealer to the grommet surface. Follow these steps to mount the hood release handle while connecting its cable. First remove the carpet and next fasten the Hood Cable retainers to the engine compartment side rail. The cable must pass through the radiator support for safe reinstallation of the air cleaner based on engine requirements. Begin by hooking up the front fender upper diagonal brace while you install the hood release cable to the Hood Latch followed by installation of the left front headlamp. Check the Hood Latch with the block removed to verify its proper functioning before reinstalling the hood.