1987 BMW 325 Hood Latch Repair

1987 BMW 325
18,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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My Hood latch cable broke from under the hood and the hood opens forward. So How do I now get the hood open to replace the cable.
Apr 13, 2009 at 10:50 PM
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If there's nothing to get a hold of, then try to get in through the front grill with a long nose pair of pliers and get the catch released.
Apr 14, 2009 at 2:48 PM
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