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Saturn Vue Hood Primary Latch Release Cable Assembly
Part Number: 20840749$47.33 MSRP: $69.21You Save: $21.88 (32%)Ships in 1-3 Business Days
Saturn Vue Hood Cable
The Saturn Vue Hood Cable allows drivers to pop the hood with a quick tug on the release lever on the inside of the vehicle. This provides fast access to the engine bay for engine checks or repairs. This flexible steel link runs from the cabin handle to a junction under the sheet metal, then splits so each of the latches has its own pull. This design keeps the hood sealed tight from rain but opens instantaneously on any Saturn Vue built for city commutes or long highway runs. Since the Hood Cable operates each time the hood is opened, even routine oil checks cause the inner wire to wear out over time. Over time, the coated strands can fray or crack, moisture can sneak in, and the Hood Cable can stretch, leaving the hood stuck in the locked position. Two basic layouts have been seen in the line, a single straight Hood Cable on earlier versions and the split-routing setup that adds short secondary leads for dual latches later. However, both are based on the same principle of pull and release. Regular checking of the Hood Cable housing for splits or kinks helps to catch trouble early, and a light lubricant is a good ward against corrosion. Should the cable break, prompt replacement reestablishes the simple, dependable function that every Saturn Vue owner relies on.
Each OEM Saturn Vue Hood Cable we offer is competitively priced and comes with the assurance of the manufacturer's warranty for the part. Furthermore, we guarantee the speedy delivery of your orders right to your doorstep. Our hassle-free return policy is also in place for your peace of mind.
Saturn Vue Hood Cable Parts Questions & Experts Answers
- Q: How to replace the hood latch and Hood Cable on Saturn Vue?A:Here, to remove the latch, the following steps should be followed; open the hood, scribe the latch so that there is a line around it, remove the hood latch retaining bolts that fix the latch to the radiator support and take out the latch. Alternatively, one has to pull out the hood release cable from the latch next in the procedure. To the cable, initiate from the passenger compartment, where the cable can be pulled out of the handle after detaching it from the retainer. Then go to the engine compartment and cut the hood release cable from the latch and then released all the cable retainer clips in the radiator support and inner fenderwell. Last but not the least, perform the actions that were done in the course of the removal in the opposite sequence.
