Genuine Nissan 300ZX Hood Cable

Nissan 300ZX Hood Cable Parts Questions & Answers

• Cable Hood Lock Brown
  65620-01P01
  Q: What does the hood latch assembly consist of and how do you remove and replace the cable on Nissan 300ZX?

  A: The Hood Latch assembly consists of the pull handle, control cable, and housing. To remove the cable, raise the hood and mark the location of the hood latch in relation to the front crossmember. Remove the bolts securing the latch to the crossmember, lift the latch out of the recess, and while holding the release lever back with your thumb, work the cable end from the latch. Pull the cable housing from the latch and, working towards the fender, remove the cable from the plastic retaining clips. Pry the plastic cable cover from the fender panel and remove the lower dash trim panel to access the hood latch release handle and securing bolts. Under the dash, remove the cable assembly by taking out the two retaining bolts. Before pulling the cable through the fender and dash, attach a strong piece of line to the end of the cable and tape the connection to prevent snags. From the driver's compartment, pull the cable through the dash and disconnect it from the guide line. Connect the guide line to the new cable and tape the connection, then gently pull the guide line to feed the new cable through the dash and fender. Once the cable is fully pulled through the fender, install it into its retaining clips and replace the plastic cover in the fender panel. Finally, insert the cable end into the hood latch by pushing back on the actuating lever and inserting the cable end into its retaining recess on the latch, then install the latch and align it with the mark made during removal.