1976 Volkswagen Beetle hood (front bonnet)

1976 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
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MIKEMCK
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1976 Volkswagen Beetle 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual ? miles

My '76 VW has a release lever in the glove box which releases the primary catch for the front hood. the secondary catch is operated by the handle and push button on the hood.
I cannot release the primary with the inside lever. i've drilled out the rivets that hold the lever in the glove box so i can pull the cable a little farther but it still won't release.
i've checked the secondary catch that operates with the push button and it works fine.
How in the heck am I going to be able to release that primary catch and get the hood open?
MikeMcK
Aug 28, 2010 at 2:10 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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Have assistent operate cable while you push down on hood should pop up. Then adjust closer ie. pin with spring loosen nut turn as to run pin out ,make longer.
Aug 28, 2010 at 2:18 PM
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