Second generation (2007-2026)

Hood Opener Cable Replacement

5steps
~30min
2/5difficulty
Done 0 of 5

NOTE:

  • Put on gloves to protect your hands.

  • Take care not to scratch the body or its related parts.

  1. Remove these items:

    • Front grille cover

    • Front inner fender, left side as needed

    • Driver's dashboard undercover

    • Kick panel, driver's side

  2. Disconnect the hood opener cable (A) from the hood latch (B).

  3. Remove the hood release handle (C), and disconnect the hood opener cable.

  4. Detach the clips (D) with a clip remover, release the hood opener cable from the clip (E), and remove the grommet (F) from the body, then remove the hood opener cable from the vehicle. Take care not to kink the cable.

  5. Install the cable in the reverse order of removal.

    NOTE: If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.

Test yourself

A quick Honda Fit quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.