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84 300SD Sep 7, 2009 10:25 PM

Help
 
Hi all i am new here and i have a question regarding my 1984 300SD turbo diesel mercedes. The hood release cable broke on me and i cannot open the hood, which means that i can't even replace the cable! Is there any way to open the hood with out the hood release or am i in deep trouble here? Thanks to anyone that can help.

cycleboy Sep 8, 2009 09:03 AM

Reach in through the grill and grab the tab with some long jawed needle nose pliers. Pull.

84 300SD Sep 8, 2009 12:53 PM

Thanks for the reply. Well there are 2 releases, one on each side of the grill, and i don't think that i can reach either one through the grill but ill give it a try. Or did you mean the release cable?

84 300SD Sep 8, 2009 09:06 PM

i cannot reach the cable release through the grill. Should i try pulling from inside the car. Should i take apart the handle inside of the car and pull on the cable itself and see if i can get it to open? Im running out of ideas and getting scared that there is no way to open the hood. :(

84 300SD Sep 11, 2009 10:48 AM

Well ive seen been trying different things with no success so i guess im stuck taking it to the shop to have them do it. thanks for the help guys.


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