How to Remove and Install a Hood Cable and Hood Latchon GMC Yukon?

To remove the latch, first remove the plastic panel over the radiator and the plastic grille support if equipped. Disconnect the wiring harness from the latch and remove the mounting bolts to detach the latch assembly. To remove the release cable, disconnect it from the hood latch assembly and remove the driver's kick panel to expose the cable and handle. Separate the cable end from the handle and release the cable housing end from the tab on the handle. On truck models, loosen the mounting fasteners to the parking brake pedal assembly to allow the cable to pull through behind it. In the engine compartment, pull the cable grommet away from the firewall and detach the cable from the mounting points. To install the latch or release cable, follow the reverse steps of removal and adjust the latch if necessary.

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GMC Yukon Hood Primary Latch Release Cable Assembly
Part Number: 20968782
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- Other Name: CABLE, Hood Latch; Instrument Panel, Release Cable
- Replaces: 15277750, 15861818, 15894378
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007-2014 GMC Yukon | 1/2 TON, 3/4 TON, XL 3/4 TON, YUKON XL/DENALI XL/ESCALADE ESV, YUKON/DENALI/ESCALADE | 8 Cyl 4.8L, 8 Cyl 5.3L, 8 Cyl 5.3L Flex, 8 Cyl 6.0L, 8 Cyl 6.0L Flex, 8 Cyl 6.2L, 8 Cyl 6.2L Flex
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GMC Yukon Hood Primary Latch Release Cable Assembly Black
Part Number: 84279471
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- Other Name: Cable Assembly, Hood Prim Lat Rel *Black; Release Cable
- Replaces: 22792150
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2015-2020 GMC Yukon | 1500 4 DOOR SUV, 1500 4 DOOR UTILITY, 4 DOOR, 4 DOOR SUV | 8 Cyl 5.3L, 8 Cyl 6.2L
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GMC Yukon Hood Primary Latch Release Cable
Part Number: 15142953
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- Other Name: CABLE, Hood Latch; Release Cable
- Replaces: 15769724, 15706152
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2000-2006 GMC Yukon | 1/2 TON, 3/4 TON, XL 1/2 TON, XL 3/4 TON, YUKON/DENALI/ESCALADE | 8 Cyl 4.8L, 8 Cyl 5.3L, 8 Cyl 5.3L Flex, 8 Cyl 5.7L, 8 Cyl 6.0L, 8 Cyl 8.1L
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GMC Yukon Hood Primary Latch Release Cable
Part Number: 15769412
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- Other Name: CABLE, Hood Latch; Release Cable
- Replaces: 15728525, 15016468
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1995-2000 GMC Yukon | CLASSIC 2 DOOR 1/2 TON, CLASSIC 4 DOOR 1/2 TON | 8 Cyl 4.8L, 8 Cyl 5.3L, 8 Cyl 5.7L, 8 Cyl 6.0L, 8 Cyl 6.5L Diesel
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GMC Yukon Handle,Hood Primary Latch Release Cable
Part Number: 15741109
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- Other Name: HANDLE, Hood Latch; Release Handle
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1995-2000 GMC Yukon | CLASSIC 2 DOOR 1/2 TON, CLASSIC 4 DOOR 1/2 TON | 8 Cyl 4.8L, 8 Cyl 5.3L, 8 Cyl 5.7L, 8 Cyl 6.0L, 8 Cyl 6.5L Diesel
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GMC Yukon CABLE ASM-HOOD PRIM LAT REL *JET BLACK
Part Number: 85120260
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- Other Name: Release Cable
- Replaced by: 86564086
- Replaces: 84738644
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2021-2024 GMC Yukon | 1/2 TON, YUKON XL/DENALI XL/ESCALADE ESV, YUKON/DENALI/ESCALADE | 6 Cyl 3.0L Diesel, 8 Cyl 5.3L, 8 Cyl 6.2L
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GMC Yukon Cable Assembly, Hood Secd Lat Rel
Part Number: 84883112
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- Other Name: Release Lever
- Replaced by: 85545562
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2022-2023 GMC Yukon | 1/2 TON, YUKON XL/DENALI XL/ESCALADE ESV | 6 Cyl 3.0L Diesel, 8 Cyl 5.3L, 8 Cyl 6.2L
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GMC Yukon Cable Assembly, Hood Prim Lat Rel *Whisper Beigg
Part Number: 84738643
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- Other Name: Release Cable
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2021-2024 GMC Yukon | 1/2 TON, YUKON XL/DENALI XL/ESCALADE ESV, YUKON/DENALI/ESCALADE | 6 Cyl 3.0L Diesel, 8 Cyl 5.3L, 8 Cyl 6.2L
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GMC Yukon CABLE ASM-HOOD PRIM LAT REL *WHISPER BEIGG
Part Number: 86564085
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2023-2024 GMC Yukon | 1/2 TON, YUKON XL/DENALI XL/ESCALADE ESV | 6 Cyl 3.0L Diesel, 8 Cyl 5.3L, 8 Cyl 6.2L
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GMC Yukon Hood Primary Latch Release Cable
Part Number: 15981138
Product Specifications
- Other Name: CABLE, Hood Latch; Release Cable
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1992-1994 GMC Yukon | CLASSIC 2 DOOR 1/2 TON | 8 Cyl 5.7L, 8 Cyl 6.5L Diesel

GMC Yukon Hood Cable

The GMC Yukon Hood Cable allows drivers to pop the hood at will for quick access to engine components for checks and repairs. Running from the inside release handle to a point below the sheet metal, the Hood Cable then divides towards each latch, so that a single pull disengages the twin locks at the same time. Early Yukon models featured a simple steel-wire Hood Cable in a plastic sheath that was reliable but susceptible to cracking over the years due to temperature variations, which would let moisture in and cause rusting and stiffness. Later versions of the GMC had the same basic design but enhanced the outer casing and lubrication to resist water intrusion, giving the Hood Cable a longer lifespan while keeping replacement simple and familiar. No matter which version, symptoms of failure remain the same, like a slack feeling lever or a hood that is stuck closed, both as a result of frayed strands or stretching. Inspecting tension and sheath condition periodically assists Yukon owners in identifying wear before the Hood Cable snaps and traps the hood shut. Within the current GMC lineup, the mechanism is still largely unchanged.

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GMC Yukon Hood Cable Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Hood Primary Latch Release Cable Assembly
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Q: How to Remove and Install a Hood Cable and Hood Latchon GMC Yukon?
A:
To remove the latch, first remove the plastic panel over the radiator and the plastic grille support if equipped. Disconnect the wiring harness from the latch and remove the mounting bolts to detach the latch assembly. To remove the release cable, disconnect it from the hood latch assembly and remove the driver's kick panel to expose the cable and handle. Separate the cable end from the handle and release the cable housing end from the tab on the handle. On truck models, loosen the mounting fasteners to the parking brake pedal assembly to allow the cable to pull through behind it. In the engine compartment, pull the cable grommet away from the firewall and detach the cable from the mounting points. To install the latch or release cable, follow the reverse steps of removal and adjust the latch if necessary.