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flipstar101
08-20-2005, 10:30 AM
hey guys, recently, I installed a new grill.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v302/flipstar102/newgrillsmaller.jpg
but when I installed it, I forgot all about the hood release latch. The latch is now stuck behind the grill and I can't pop the hood all the way. (stupid me) :confused: Any suggestions? the only thing i can think of is trying to cut the plastic latch so i can release the hood and just buy a new latch for 5 bux off ebay..i dont know. any feedback would b helpful.
Renn 208
08-20-2005, 10:35 AM
how is the latch stuck? Since the pull is flexible plastic, you might want to try wiggling a scewdriver to try and free. A more harsh option would be to pop the hood release then use a set of needle nose pliers to try and free it.

Can you at least partially get to the release?
steponit
08-20-2005, 01:49 PM
why dont you just reinstall it with the latch in proper position. nothing like learning from your mistake.
Nitrous911
08-20-2005, 03:17 PM
Take the grill off.
Captain_Future
08-20-2005, 03:31 PM
Hi

LOL! The same shit happend to me twice!!! last time a few months ago... so youre not the only stupid one on this planet.
I could get it with 2 screw driver. U can stick them trough the grid of your grill. Then take with them the release latch and pull it down... thats the way i was successfull...

@steponit

If your no car hijaker you can just install/deinstall the grill by opening the hood :confused:

I hope you'll get it! ;)
fastmayte
08-20-2005, 04:10 PM
use nose pliers
flipstar101
08-20-2005, 09:52 PM
hahah, thanks for all your replies, it was very helpful. i got the hood open by reaching under the small spot I could and released the hood manually. I guess its better to install parts during the day when there is LIGHT n i could SEE. alright thx :D
Renn 208
08-20-2005, 10:44 PM
Originally posted by Nitrous911
Take the grill off.

That would be quite a challenge without opening the hood first.
BBB DRAGZ
08-21-2005, 09:26 AM
just get some strong wire and make a U hook at one end then feed it thru the grille and hook it onto the latch thingy. simple.
202rules
08-21-2005, 01:30 PM
I broke that thing twice. First time was a mechanic though!

I have a handi tie now, it works really well :D