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Hood release cable broke. Hood can't open

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Old Jan 2, 2010 | 11:12 AM
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Well my hood release cable broke so I can't pop it open now. It is attached inside the cabin so has to be by the latch or somewhere in between. I can't open the hood obviously so I can't pull the bumper off to get at the latch and all.
How is this done? Or am I basically screwed?
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Old Jan 2, 2010 | 11:41 AM
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Try to unbolt the hood latch by reaching through the grill. I did this on an integra, i had just enough room to get the 10mm bolts that hold the latch on.
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Old Jan 2, 2010 | 11:47 AM
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dre 2 rescue good luck moddiction
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Old Jan 2, 2010 | 11:48 AM
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Ok cool. I'll see if I can get to it there.
I really hope it didn't snap somewhere in between latch and release. Hopefully can just reconnect it or something.
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Old Jan 2, 2010 | 12:28 PM
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it would be easier to get to from under the car, on a lift if you have access. remove the center under panel and you should be able to reach the latch.

I have a spare of both the latch and cable if you need one. Make me an offer.
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Old Jan 2, 2010 | 12:31 PM
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Yeah no lift or garage right now. I will if it's busted if I need one.
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Old Jan 2, 2010 | 12:49 PM
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good luck...
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Old Jan 2, 2010 | 01:12 PM
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What a pain in the ass. Is there no way to just pop it from underneath? Like pull on were the cable attaches to or something without unbolting anything?
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Old Jan 2, 2010 | 02:42 PM
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ya you can pull on where the cable attaches but its a pita unless part of the cable is still attached to the latch.
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Old Jan 2, 2010 | 02:45 PM
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I see a cable thing going to it I think. Is the cable in a wire tube thing?
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