Q&A: Opening hood with disconnected release cable; need info. on tachometer ... - TheChronicleHerald.ca
However, when I replaced the hood latch, I forgot to reattach the hood release cable. Therefore, I was wondering how can I open the hood where the release cable is disconnected. Accessing the hood release is not easy when a cable is broken or disconnected. It is possible to get a long mechanic’s pry-bar through the small grille openings to move the hood release mechanism, but you have to be careful because it is easy to break the grille. It helps to have someone press down on the front of the hood while doing this so there is less tension on the mechanism while releasing it. A more preferred method is to access the release from beneath the front bumper. Remove the lower engine compartment shield and then attempt to reach up between the bumper and the radiator support to get at the hood release. You can unbolt the release mechanism so it and the hood will both lift up and then it is relatively easy to get the release mechanism free of the hood. Body shops do this all the time for front end repairs, so they know where to find the hidden bolts and clips that hold the bumper cover on. For this reason, I would recommend taking it to a body shop for this work. Q: I have a 2001 Bigfoot Motorhome (24 ft. ) with a 2000 Ford F450 7. 3L diesel power stroke engine. Source: thechronicleherald.ca
