Dodge Intrepid - Page 780

INSTALLATION
(1) Place cable in position on vehicle.
(2) Push cable through access hole in dash panel.
(3) Install release cable rubber grommet into
access hole in dash panel.
(4) Install screws attaching hood latch release
cable handle to the cowl side. Tighten screws to 2.3
to 3.4 N·m (20 to 30 in. lbs.) torque.
(5) Install cable clips.
(6) Place carpet into position.
(7) Install left wheel splash shield.
(8) Install left cowl side trim panel.
(9) Connect hood release cable ferrule and cable
end to hood latch.
(10) Verify hood latch operation before closing
hood.
SUPPORT CYLINDER
REMOVAL
(1) Open hood.
(2) Support hood with a suitable prop device.
(3) Remove gas prop lock caps on each end (Fig. 8).
(4) Remove gas prop from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Place gas prop in position on vehicle.
(2) Install the lock caps on the gas prop.
(3) Verify hood lid operation.
Fig. 8 HOOD GAS PROP
1 - LOCK CAP
2 - GAS PROP
3 - LOCK CAP
LH HOOD 23 - 43
LATCH RELEASE CABLE (Continued)