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Apr 3, 2009 | 04:31 PM

Brown78

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From: Ft. Lauderdale Fl

Helpppppppppppppppppp!!!

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.

Apr 3, 2009 | 04:34 PM

LIQUIDDRAGON

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From: Beverly Massachusetts

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.

Apr 3, 2009 | 04:41 PM

Ganey

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From: CORVETTE 77 385 C.I. TEXAS

You can try pushing left side back down & pulling release fast.
If not, see your messages.

Apr 3, 2009 | 04:42 PM

miechesa

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I used a metal rod, you push it, took a few minutes

Apr 3, 2009 | 04:47 PM

Speed Direct

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From: Santo TX

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.

Apr 3, 2009 | 05:03 PM

BKarol

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These are Mid America's pic. Read the paragraph underneath. Good luck.

http://www.mamotorworks.com/corvette...-320-3852.html

Apr 3, 2009 | 08:05 PM

Brown78

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From: Ft. Lauderdale Fl

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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