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Posted by: itsa914 Nov 14 2003, 10:15 PM

How can you open the engine lid when the cable is broken
and/or stuck??

This is on the parts car, I don't care about
the lid but I would like to not damage the grill if possible.

Garold

PS how about a smiley using a sawzall???

Posted by: SirAndy Nov 14 2003, 10:18 PM

cut around the lock from the rear trunk. then the lid should come open with the lock still attached to it ...

Andy

Posted by: Slowpoke Nov 15 2003, 09:55 AM

Drill out the bolts holding the latch mechanism to the trunk partition. You can access the bolts from the trunk side. Everyone owns a drill. Then clip the wire retaining the latch pull cable. Sounds easy
Peter

Posted by: GWN7 Nov 15 2003, 10:21 AM

You also might be able to trip the lock from the top with a thin screwdriver. You have to come in from an angle to catch the lock dogs and push them open.

Posted by: John Jentz Nov 15 2003, 10:54 AM

Pop out the plastic cup and feel around?

Posted by: Aaron Cox Nov 15 2003, 10:59 AM

what if you just cut the bolt that goes into the latch.

Posted by: URY914 Nov 15 2003, 11:32 AM

1.Jack up the car
2. Pull the engine out.
3. Fix the latch

Posted by: tracks914 Nov 15 2003, 11:35 AM

Take the seats and back pad out.
Cut a 18 inch hole in the fire wall.
Crawl in and fix the latch.

Posted by: boxstr Nov 15 2003, 11:55 AM

For any of the above, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY!!
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