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Posted by: Coy Jan 31 2010, 07:25 PM

My daughter & I were headed to Portland to run a quick errand and when I tried to get gas, the front trunk lever came off in my hand.


I popped off the speaker box, fuse box & heater tube so I can access the cable housing, but I can't see how it's secured to the wall; it looks as if it must be screwed on from the other side.

The cable itself is still in tact, it's just the pot iron in the handle that broke.

Is there a clever way to pull the cable to open the hood without taking off the bumper?

I searched the board but I guess I don't do it right. I used "Front trunk, latch handle, broke" and I get a bunch of stuff from all over, but not what I'm looking for. So, anyone who wants to school me on how to do a proper topic search is welcome to do that too.

Thanks for any assistance oh great minds of 914World!

Also, if anyone is selling a front hood handle shoot me a message and let me know what you've got, and how much you want for it.

Posted by: jmill Jan 31 2010, 07:51 PM

It's held in with 2 screws from the inside. Unfortunately you need the trunk open to get to them. The bumper is only held with 4 bolts. It's pretty painless.

Posted by: Coy Jan 31 2010, 09:15 PM

Thanks for the response Jmill. I've actually had the bumper off a few times and it's not that hard, but I figured out a second way. I went back to take the bumper off, but decided that first I'd give it one last try. It took less than a minute. There is a slot at the back of the cable housing facing down. A regular screwdriver can just catch the shoulder of the cable nipple and slide it forward enough to get the hood open, kind of like I was hoping.

I sprayed the two allen head screws with some liquid wrench and now I just have to find a replacement handle.

Thanks again!

Posted by: sendjonathanmail Jan 31 2010, 09:46 PM

I should have one, ill PM you.

Posted by: Dr Evil Jan 31 2010, 10:01 PM

Coy! You are still around! Good to hear form you. You know, we are here for more than when you have a problem?

Posted by: Coy Jan 31 2010, 10:10 PM

QUOTE(Dr Evil @ Jan 31 2010, 08:01 PM)

Coy! You are still around! Good to hear form you. You know, we are here for more than when you have a problem?