You should attach the mechanic's wire to the exterior end of the cable, guide the cable underneath the sound insulation and pass the exterior portion of the cable through the cowl panel, then install the cable to the release handle, seat the cable grommet to the cowl panel, install the release handle to the knee bolster, install the bolts that retain the release handle to the knee bolster, and route the cable as previously noted, then attach the cable to the retainers on the inner fender, install the cable to the hood latch assembly, then install the hood latch and the grille.