How to replace the Hood Release Cable on Volkswagen GTI?

The hood latch release cable used on this model has two components which include one that is joined with the hood latch and the other one joins with the release lever located in the vehicle. One should never leave the release cable of the release lever and hood latch locked in place. Firstly, unlock the hood and pull the release cable connector out of the metal support directly over the left-hand side headlamp housing and unpack the plastic cover and loosen the cables. Proceed to use a small screwdriver to lift up the clip on the inside of the vehicle and take out the lever. The second step is to pry up the front part of the sill trim and driver side kick panel, and remove the cable housing in the release lever, and the end of the cable out of the release arm. Disconnect any other retaining points in the engine compartment one of which the release cable is attached to, and connect a wire or string to the end of the old cable. When in the passenger compartment, install the cable by pulling through cowl into passenger compartment, and attaching the new cable to the string or wire and pulling it through cowl into engine compartment. The rest of the installation proceeds in designation with the opposite of the removal process, making sure that all cable holding clips are secured in their respective places. Removing the hood safety lever: This can be done by unbolting it and attaching the bolt positions to the lever on any occasion where it needs to be adjusted, loosening the bolts, and positioning the lever to align perfectly with the latch when the hood is closed and then tightening the bolts back.

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Volkswagen GTI Release Cable Part Number: 5K1-823-531
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- Other Name: Cable
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- 2010-2014 Volkswagen GTI | Base, Driver's Edition, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Volkswagen GTI Release Cable Part Number: 5G1-823-531-C
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- Other Name: Cable
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- 2015-2021 Volkswagen GTI | Autobahn, Rabbit Edition, S, SE, Sport | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Volkswagen GTI Cover Part Number: 4H0-823-543
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- Other Name: Release Cable, Release Cable Cover
- Position: Right
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- 2022-2024 Volkswagen GTI | 40th Anniversary Edition, Autobahn, S, SE | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Volkswagen GTI Release Cable Part Number: 5H0-823-528-C
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- Other Name: Cable
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- 2022-2024 Volkswagen GTI | 40th Anniversary Edition, Autobahn, S, SE | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Volkswagen GTI Release Cable Part Number: 1K1-823-531-C
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- Other Name: Cable
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- 2006-2009 Volkswagen GTI | Base, Fahrenheit | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Volkswagen GTI Release Cable Part Number: 5H0-823-530
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- Other Name: Cable
- Replaced by: 5H0-823-530-B
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- 2022 Volkswagen GTI | Autobahn, S, SE | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Volkswagen GTI Release Cable Part Number: 5H0-823-530-B
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- Other Name: Cable
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- 2022-2024 Volkswagen GTI | 40th Anniversary Edition, Autobahn, S, SE | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Volkswagen GTI Release Cable Part Number: 5H0-823-531-E
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- Other Name: Cable
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- 2022-2024 Volkswagen GTI | 40th Anniversary Edition, Autobahn, S, SE | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Volkswagen GTI Cable Part Number: 5H1-823-535-A
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- 2022-2024 Volkswagen GTI | 40th Anniversary Edition, Autobahn, S, SE | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Volkswagen GTI Release Cable Part Number: 1K1-823-535-A
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- Other Name: Cable
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- 2006-2009 Volkswagen GTI | Base, Fahrenheit | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Volkswagen GTI Release Cable Part Number: 5G0-823-535-B
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- Other Name: Cable
- Replaces: 5G0-823-535-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2015-2021 Volkswagen GTI | Autobahn, Rabbit Edition, S, SE, Sport | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Volkswagen GTI Release Cable Part Number: 5K0-823-535
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- Other Name: Cable
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2010-2014 Volkswagen GTI | Base, Driver's Edition, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS

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Volkswagen GTI Hood Release Cable Parts and Q&A

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Q: How to replace the Hood Release Cable on Volkswagen GTI?
A:
The Hood Latch release cable used on this model has two components which include one that is joined with the Hood latch and the other one joins with the release lever located in the vehicle. One should never leave the release cable of the release lever and hood latch locked in place. Firstly, unlock the hood and pull the release cable connector out of the metal support directly over the left-hand side headlamp housing and unpack the plastic cover and loosen the cables. Proceed to use a small screwdriver to lift up the clip on the inside of the vehicle and take out the lever. The second step is to pry up the front part of the sill trim and driver side kick panel, and remove the cable housing in the release lever, and the end of the cable out of the release arm. Disconnect any other retaining points in the engine compartment one of which the release cable is attached to, and connect a wire or string to the end of the old cable. When in the passenger compartment, install the cable by pulling through cowl into passenger compartment, and attaching the new cable to the string or wire and pulling it through cowl into engine compartment. The rest of the installation proceeds in designation with the opposite of the removal process, making sure that all cable holding clips are secured in their respective places. Removing the hood safety lever: This can be done by unbolting it and attaching the bolt positions to the lever on any occasion where it needs to be adjusted, loosening the bolts, and positioning the lever to align perfectly with the latch when the hood is closed and then tightening the bolts back.