!!!!! HELP hood release cable snapped- need hood open ASAP !!!!!
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!!!!! HELP hood release cable snapped- need hood open ASAP !!!!!
My hood release cable snapped. I'm underneath the hood right now trying to figure it out, and it seems that the cable has snapped near the front of the car. I am trying/wondering if I can somehow get the hood latch open from underneath the car. I've been trying to do this all night and would really appreciate some help! I dont have the money to bring it to the dealership right now, and my headlight is out and I need to replace it, which requires opening the hood. 
Thanks!
Thanks!
1st Gear
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 408
From: Tampa, FL
I really don't understand the point of posting a problem...then creating a reply saying it was fixed, yet not explaining how you fixed it. To me, that completely defeats the purpose of forums. How are you to learn how something can be fixed, if the solution is never posted??....I gues I'm done ranting 
1st Gear
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 8
From: Charlotte NC
I had this same problem and fixed it as follows:
1. Removed front grille. Chrome trim piece stays attached to grille. Don't take it off. Start at the top corners. Use a flat screwdriver to pry with. Place a rag between the paint (hood) and the screwdriver. Once you get the top loose pull it towards you, it will come out.
2. Unbolt hood latch from hood. You will see 3 10mm nuts that attach the latch to the hood. 2 up front that are easy to get and 1 in the back that is a pain in the a__. Use a short 10mm open end wrench and a lot of patients. Once you have the off. The hood will open up.
3. Get the catch out of the latch. On the back of the latch you will see where the cable pulls on the latch. Pull it and the latch will release. Thats it.
I have heard of other methods. ie removing the belly pan and reaching up behind the radiator to pop the latch. I don't see how this is possible on the 3.0. Might be on the 1.8t. The grille just snaps in with clips. If you are careful you wont break any.
Good luck.
1. Removed front grille. Chrome trim piece stays attached to grille. Don't take it off. Start at the top corners. Use a flat screwdriver to pry with. Place a rag between the paint (hood) and the screwdriver. Once you get the top loose pull it towards you, it will come out.
2. Unbolt hood latch from hood. You will see 3 10mm nuts that attach the latch to the hood. 2 up front that are easy to get and 1 in the back that is a pain in the a__. Use a short 10mm open end wrench and a lot of patients. Once you have the off. The hood will open up.
3. Get the catch out of the latch. On the back of the latch you will see where the cable pulls on the latch. Pull it and the latch will release. Thats it.
I have heard of other methods. ie removing the belly pan and reaching up behind the radiator to pop the latch. I don't see how this is possible on the 3.0. Might be on the 1.8t. The grille just snaps in with clips. If you are careful you wont break any.
Good luck.
