Broken Hood Release
#1
Broken Hood Release
I've searched this forum and everything seems to relate to getting access to the passenger side. The passenger side opens, I can't get the drivers side latch to open. Do any of you know if its the same procedure, do I take the wheel well cover off on the drivers side? Can't check on the engine work that I just did, need to check for leaks and top off and bleed my cooling system...thanx
#2
More info here:
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ase-cable.html
But yes remove the driver side wheel well in the front and reach up and get it. I long skinny flat head helps also.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ase-cable.html
But yes remove the driver side wheel well in the front and reach up and get it. I long skinny flat head helps also.
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gumbedamit (01-29-2018)
#3
Before you tear the car apart, have you had someone pulling up on the hood as you pull the hood release?
Once you get it open I may recommend replacing the latch just for the fact of; lubricating them never really fixes the problem for long.
Once you get it open I may recommend replacing the latch just for the fact of; lubricating them never really fixes the problem for long.
#5
Try that and watch those rusty cables, mine was stuck and lifting up and pushing down did not help. I slid a very flat screwdriver on the gap between the hood and the bumper, i nicked up the hood on the underside, so if you do be careful.
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Yes it could have popped out, check that also. You brought up a good point.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...hood-help.html
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...hood-help.html
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#9
As it turned out, while I was doing work in the engine bay, I must have pushed against the cable connected to the hood release, no rust or anything like that. I was able to release the hood latch on the drivers side by just removing the front wheel and the fender cover, once that is remove, the latch is right there and accessible. I put the cable back in place and all is right with the world...
#11
Thanks for the update, glad it was simple, thats the best part.
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