To remove the hood cable, first open and support the hood, then take out the hood lock from the front panel. The cable runs from the hood lock along the front panel and under the right-hand headlight unit, so remove the front wheel arch liner on that side. Release the cable from any securing clips along its length, then take off the facia lower trim panel on the driver's side. In the driver's footwell, undo the two retaining bolts to withdraw the hood lever mounting bracket from the facia, unclip the outer cable from the bracket, and unhook the end of the hood cable from the release lever. Note the cable's routing, feed it through the bulkhead grommet into the passenger compartment, and tie a length of string to the end of the cable before removal to assist with refitting. Pull the cable through, untie the string, and leave it in place until the new cable is ready to be installed. For refitting, reverse the removal steps, using the string to pull the cable into position and ensuring the bulkhead grommet is securely located. Route the cable as noted before removal, reposition it in its securing clips in the engine compartment, and check the hood release mechanism for correct operation upon completion.