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Old Apr 3, 2009 | 04:31 PM
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Changed my hood release cable a few weeks ago. The right side would stick a little. Well, today it wouldn't release. I removed the rubber plug on the fire wall. Question is. Witch way do I push to release the latch. What tool did you use to release yours.
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Old Apr 3, 2009 | 04:34 PM
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i had this happen a few years ago and it really sux. im not at home to look for you but if memory serves me well i used a long flathead and i believe there is a flat spot on the latch that you have to push.
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Old Apr 3, 2009 | 04:41 PM
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You can try pushing left side back down & pulling release fast.
If not, see your messages.
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Old Apr 3, 2009 | 04:42 PM
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I used a metal rod, you push it, took a few minutes
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Old Apr 3, 2009 | 04:47 PM
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For the pass. side latch you push the vertical lever toward the inside (center) of the car. There is also a small tab that you push down on. That one pivots horizontally. Just use a screw driver. The driver's side needs a tool at least 17" long to get to the latch.
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Old Apr 3, 2009 | 05:03 PM
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These are Mid America's pic. Read the paragraph underneath. Good luck.

http://www.mamotorworks.com/corvette...-320-3852.html
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Originally Posted by karol
These are Mid America's pic. Read the paragraph underneath. Good luck.

http://www.mamotorworks.com/corvette...-320-3852.html
That's just what I was looking for. Thanks. Oh by the way. I bought my vette from a guy who lives off 44 out by I-295. His name is Johnny Shell. Do know him? He's around 56
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Dont know the guy. If he attends the cruise nite at A&W on 44 in Smithfield
I have probably met him or seen his current car.
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Originally Posted by karol
These are Mid America's pic. Read the paragraph underneath. Good luck.

http://www.mamotorworks.com/corvette...-320-3852.html
Boy that was easy when you know witch way to push. Thanks Again
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