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Posted by: John1180 Apr 18 2013, 02:54 PM

I tried search, but couldn't find anything. Any tips on this? Front bumper is off if that helps.

Posted by: ThePaintedMan Apr 18 2013, 03:02 PM

QUOTE(John1180 @ Apr 18 2013, 04:54 PM)

I tried search, but couldn't find anything. Any tips on this? Front bumper is off if that helps.

There is a small rubber grommet right in the center of the front header panel. Pop it out and it should allow you to manipulate the latch mechanism.

Posted by: SLITS Apr 18 2013, 03:03 PM

As I remember, there is a little hole somewhere around the latch. You can poke a screwdriver in there and release the latch. Push the mechanism to the right as you are facing it.

Posted by: dlee6204 Apr 18 2013, 03:09 PM

QUOTE(ThePaintedMan @ Apr 18 2013, 05:02 PM)

There is a small rubber grommet right in the center of the front header panel. Pop it out and it should allow you to manipulate the latch mechanism.

Posted by: mepstein Apr 18 2013, 03:23 PM

Once you get it open, remove the cable from the housing to lube it and all the other moving parts.

Posted by: John1180 Apr 18 2013, 04:49 PM

Great tips, thanks!

Posted by: rhodyguy Apr 19 2013, 02:52 PM

check where the wire sleeve is captured at the latch. if it has slipped out of its clamp that can make for a real hard pull to release.

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