How do you replace the hood latch and release cable on Cadillac CTS?

In order to replace the hood latch, the hood need to be opened and a line needs to be drawn around the latch to help in the positioning of the new latch. Unbolt the attaching bolts that join the hood latch to the Radiator Support and also, pull of the latch. Then pull the cable down and the cable retainer and remove the cable end plug from the latch assembly. For the release cable, first remove the hood latch and then you can remove the hood release cable from it. Then remove the two release cable clips from the radiator grille opening panel reinforcement. Lose the wheel lug nuts, elevate the car with jackstands, and take out the left front wheel and the inner fender splash shield also. Unclip the release cable on the upper portion of the fender opening by opening the two cable clips in the area. Pull the release cable end up to free it from the shape, then slide the cable clip off from the wiring harness, next remove the two screws that is used to secure the hood release handle and finally pull the handle outward. Last, retract the release cable from the release handle and pass through the fire-wall, while the removal process is reversed for Installation.

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Cadillac CTS Cable Assembly, Hood Primary Latch Release *Black
Part Number: 84045995
$10.79 MSRP: $16.14
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- Other Name: CABLE, Hood Latch; Release Cable
- Replaces: 23231273, 23447571
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2014-2019 Cadillac CTS | 4 DOOR PERFORMANCE SEDAN, 4 DOOR PLUS SEDAN, 4 DOOR PREMIUM SEDAN, 4 DOOR SEDAN, 4 DOOR V-SERIES SEDAN | 4 Cyl 2.0L, 6 Cyl 3.6L, 8 Cyl 6.2L
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Cadillac CTS Handle,Hood Primary Latch Release Cable
Part Number: 25712639
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- Other Name: HANDLE, Hood Latch; Handle
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003-2015 Cadillac CTS | 2 DOOR COUPE, 4 DOOR, 4 DOOR (RHD), 4 DOOR RHD, 4 DOOR SEDAN, 4 DOOR SEDAN(RHD), 4 DOOR STATION WAGON, 4 DOOR STATION WAGON(RHD), 4 DOOR WAGON, 4 DOOR WAGON(RHD), 4 DOOR(RHD), V 2 DOOR COUPE, V 4 DOOR, V 4 DOOR SEDAN, V 4 DOOR WAGON | 6 Cyl 2.8L, 6 Cyl 3.0L, 6 Cyl 3.2L, 6 Cyl 3.6L, 8 Cyl 5.7L, 8 Cyl 6.0L, 8 Cyl 6.2L
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Cadillac CTS Cable Assembly, Hood Primary Latch Release
Part Number: 15291414
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- Other Name: CABLE, Hood Latch
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2009-2014 Cadillac CTS | 4 DOOR (RHD), 4 DOOR RHD, 4 DOOR SEDAN(RHD), 4 DOOR STATION WAGON(RHD), 4 DOOR WAGON(RHD) | 6 Cyl 3.0L, 6 Cyl 3.6L, 8 Cyl 6.2L
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Cadillac CTS Cable Assembly, Hood Primary Latch Release
Part Number: 20940092
$56.15 MSRP: $83.95
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- Other Name: CABLE, Hood Latch; Release Cable
- Replaces: 15291413
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2008-2015 Cadillac CTS | 2 DOOR COUPE, 4 DOOR, 4 DOOR SEDAN, 4 DOOR STATION WAGON, 4 DOOR WAGON, V 2 DOOR COUPE, V 4 DOOR, V 4 DOOR SEDAN, V 4 DOOR WAGON | 6 Cyl 3.0L, 6 Cyl 3.6L, 8 Cyl 6.2L
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Cadillac CTS Cable,Hood Primary Latch Release
Part Number: 25664724
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- Other Name: CABLE, Hood Latch; Release Cable
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003-2007 Cadillac CTS | 4 DOOR, V 4 DOOR | 6 Cyl 2.8L, 6 Cyl 3.2L, 6 Cyl 3.6L, 8 Cyl 5.7L, 8 Cyl 6.0L
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Cadillac CTS Cable Assembly, Hood Primary Latch Release
Part Number: 25681210
Product Specifications
- Other Name: CABLE, Hood Latch
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003-2007 Cadillac CTS | 4 DOOR RHD, 4 DOOR(RHD) | 6 Cyl 2.8L, 6 Cyl 3.2L, 6 Cyl 3.6L, 8 Cyl 5.7L, 8 Cyl 6.0L

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Handle,Hood Primary Latch Release Cable
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Q: How do you replace the hood latch and release cable on Cadillac CTS?
A: In order to replace the hood latch, the hood need to be opened and a line needs to be drawn around the latch to help in the positioning of the new latch. Unbolt the attaching bolts that join the hood latch to the Radiator Support and also, pull of the latch. Then pull the cable down and the cable retainer and remove the cable end plug from the latch assembly. For the release cable, first remove the hood latch and then you can remove the hood release cable from it. Then remove the two release cable clips from the radiator grille opening panel reinforcement. Lose the wheel lug nuts, elevate the car with jackstands, and take out the left front wheel and the inner fender splash shield also. Unclip the release cable on the upper portion of the fender opening by opening the two cable clips in the area. Pull the release cable end up to free it from the shape, then slide the cable clip off from the wiring harness, next remove the two screws that is used to secure the hood release handle and finally pull the handle outward. Last, retract the release cable from the release handle and pass through the fire-wall, while the removal process is reversed for Installation.