96LT1TX

Ok, I've done it now. I've done somethin I can't fix. The latch is connected on the hood, and the cable is disconnected from the latch. its on a 1996 formula and we really need to get under the hood to get the belt on... so we can run it!! just did a cam (230/236 112) and it idles nice, just need to get this latest problem fixed... any help appreciated...

Heatmaker

where did the cable come off at exactly?

Disconnected from the Pull lever...or the rleasing latch it'self?

96LT1TX

it was never reconnected in the first place... I was in other room and someone shut hood so now I need to get it open so I can run it!! plz help

Heatmaker

aLl i think of is taking out the head lights and trying to get to the latch somehow that way...difficult but....what else is there...? unless there's a way to reach if and rlease it from under the car...but I think the radiator equipment would be in the way.

96LT1TX

any other ideas??? need to get hood off!!

BC94Formula

someone???

Zachz28

sawzall

96LT1TX

well, today I am going to jack the car up and start taking brackets and hopefully enough stuff out of the car enough so that I can clear to the hatch... wish me luck... any other ideas?

the lights are already out of both sides, still no room to reach hatch.

trax

If I remember correctly you should be able to pull out a few of the panels below the front fascia, then undo the pushpins running in front of the radiator, and be able to squeeze your hand in there.... I think.

96LT1TX

yep, just had to get the 3 bottom tacks out of the front fascia... thanks for the help guys!!

Fatdog

Actually when my cable broke(among other things),I just used a coat hanger,bent the end ,crawled under the car,and with a flashlight,found the mechanism,pulled on it ,and it released.(I think I had to pull it to the left,or right,can't remember.Hope this helps.(Now,putting in a new cable,we are talking hours of fun.My02)(I don't remember removing any under car stuff though.)