To maintain the hood cable, first tighten the old release handle screws, then replace the release handle, reattach the cable to the handle and replace the latch. Following this, fix the cable inside the cowl panel and remove it from the space underneath the hood. Secure the cable through your engine compartment and into the passenger compartment, mount the latch and finally link the cable to the release mechanism. After that, fix the release handle in place and secure it by using the screws.