Hood Release Handle - Broken
99-089November 23, 1999
Applies To:
1996-00 Civic - 2-Door thru VIN 1HGEJ6...YL028945
- 4-door thru VIN 1HGEJ8...YL022085
- 3-door thru VIN 2HGEJ6...YH102606
- 4-door thru VIN 2HGEJ6...YH525584
Hood Release Handle Breaks
PROBLEM
The hood release handle is broken.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Replace the hood opener cable with an improved part.
PARTS INFORMATION
Hood Opener Cable:
P/N 74130-S01-A01, H/C 4797486
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
In warranty: The normal warranty applies.
Operation number: 812125
Flat rate time: 0.8 hour
Failed part: P/N 74130-S01-A01
H/C 4797486
Defect code: 018
Contention code: B01
Template ID: 99-089A
Skill level: Repair Technician
Out of warranty: Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Service Manager or your Zone Office. You must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Remove the front bumper (see the appropriate service manual).
2. Remove the left inner fender (see the appropriate service manual).
3. Remove the power steering reservoir.
4. Release the four clips that attach the hood opener cable to the front bulkhead. Remove the clips from the opener cable; retain the clips.
5. Detach the opener cable from the electrical harness clip behind the left front headlight.
6. Release the two clips that attach the opener cable to the frame. Remove the clips from the cable; retain the clips.
7. Remove the driver's kick panel, then remove the hood release handle (two bolts).
8. '98-00 models only: Remove the hood latch cover.
9. Detach the opener cable from the hood latch.
10. From inside the passenger compartment, pull out the opener cable rubber grommet, then pull the opener cable out through the hole in the body. Discard the opener cable and its rubber grommet.
11. Route the end of the new opener cable through the hole in the body, into the fenderwell, through the hole in the body near the left front headlight, and out to the hood latch.
12. Install the hood release handle. Torque the bolts to 9.8 Nm (7.2 lb-ft).
13. Press the opener cable rubber grommet into place. Reinstall the driver's kick panel.
14. Attach the cable end to the hood latch.
15. '98-00 models only: Reinstall the hood latch cover.
16. Attach the two clips to the opener cable, and snap the clips into the mounting holes in the frame.
17. Attach the opener cable to the electrical harness clip behind the left front headlight.
18. Attach the four clips to the opener cable, and snap the clips into the mounting holes in the front bulkhead.
19. Reinstall the power steering reservoir.
20. Reinstall the left inner fender.
21. Reinstall the front bumper.
22. Pull the hood release handle, and make sure the hood opens and closes properly.
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