1995 Chevy Caprice HOOD RELEASE

1995 CHEVROLET CAPRICE
10,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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I pull on the hood release and nothing happens. I tried using a smal vice grips to grab the wire and pulled but still nothing. how else can I pop the hood?
May 24, 2010 at 7:53 AM
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MMPRINCE4000
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If cable has detached from latch it's going to be a problem.

Raise car, put on stands, remove front left wheel and plastic water shields.

See if you can get a hand up to latch and pull.

Inspect assembly and replace cable or latch or both.
May 24, 2010 at 8:24 AM
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