Bonnet opening cable
1. Unscrew the two bolts securing the hood release lever to the suspension under the panel.
2. In the engine compartment, remove the cable connecting plate located behind the front panel above the radiator.
3. If present, remove the anti-bounce element and disconnect the cable from the connector.
4. Tie a thin strong cord to the end of the cable and release the cable from all fasteners along its entire length.
5. Pull the cable into the car interior. When the end of the lanyard emerges from the bulkhead of the engine compartment, untie it from the hood release cable and leave it in the vehicle. The cord will need to be used to pull the new cable into place.
6. When installing the cable in its original place, tie the end of the new cable to the cord in the vehicle interior.
7. Pull the hood opening cable into the engine compartment by the cord.
8. Check that the baffle sealing ring did not move when the cable was installed.
9. Further installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal.
Connecting cable
1. In the engine compartment, remove the cable connecting plate located behind the front panel above the radiator.
2. If present, remove the anti-bounce element and disconnect the cable from the connector.
3. Disconnect the cable from the lock and the cable sheath from the suspension on the lock, release the cable from all fasteners along its entire length and remove the cable, noting its location. To improve access to the lock, it is advisable to remove the grille.
4. Installation is made in sequence, return to removal.