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Old 02-13-2016, 02:42 PM
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Hey guys..the Handle of the hood latch cable broke off..right at the handle!
Is there a easy fix for the handle ONLY?.. or do I have to replace the all cable?

I need specific instructions/pics or video if you can to help me fix this.
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Old 02-13-2016, 02:51 PM
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Vise Grips on whats left.
You can buy a new hood release cable/handle for not much money.
 

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Old 02-13-2016, 02:53 PM
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Like fisEH said vise grips. I did that for a year. You will need to replace the whole cable.
 
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Old 02-13-2016, 03:37 PM
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If you are handy I was able to modify the d2 style to work, huge improvement
 
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Old 02-13-2016, 05:02 PM
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Girl + handy = Holy Matrimony!
 
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Old 02-13-2016, 08:18 PM
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What hood release cable?? I've got hood pins :P
 
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Old 02-13-2016, 08:32 PM
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I need specific instructions/pics or video if you can to help me fix this.
You may have better results searching bonnet.
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Old 02-13-2016, 11:51 PM
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I stand in front of the car, reach through the grill, grab the cable where it goes into the latch, and yank it to the right/driver side.
 
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Old 02-14-2016, 06:41 AM
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Guys! I have the new cable...: I just need to know how to remove and replace the dang thing!
...and yes Im a girl so step by step instructions would be help.

Thanks
 
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Old 02-14-2016, 07:45 AM
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Open the hood, remove big amber turn signals, remove head lights, remove filler panel below headlights, remove grill, unhook cable from latch unhook under dash , follow cable undoing mount clips, pull cable into cabin

Reverse order

Lube the hell out of the hood latch
 


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