Hood release

2000 VOLVO S70
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SANDRA COOPER
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If the hood release breaks, how else can I open the hood on a volvo s70
Jul 6, 2011 at 4:50 PM
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Unfortunatly the manufactures don't provide an ALT way. Usually end up removing front grill ect. did handle break or did cable and pulled out handle with couple feet of line?
Jul 6, 2011 at 5:07 PM
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SANDRA COOPER
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The cable broke away from the handle
Jul 6, 2011 at 5:19 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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You may be able to cut cable sheath back and grab steel cable with Vise Grips and open
Jul 6, 2011 at 5:27 PM
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SANDRA COOPER
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Is the cable sheath inside the car. will I have to remove the dash
Jul 6, 2011 at 5:52 PM
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Where handle was is where cable sheath attaches to bracket
Jul 6, 2011 at 5:54 PM
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