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Tiny
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  • 1990 TOYOTA 4RUNNER
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • MANUAL
  • 162,000 MILES
I HAVE A 1990 4RUNNER. THE HOOD OPENED PROPERLY BUT NOW THE LATCH IS STUCH AND THE HOOD WILL NOT CLOSE. HOW DO I RELEASE THE LATCH SO THE HOOD WILL CLOSE?
Monday, August 8th, 2011 AT 7:08 PM

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Tiny
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Lubericate the unit really well then have a helper pull the release while you try to move the latch.
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Thursday, September 15th, 2011 AT 12:23 AM
Tiny
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Use PB blaster to loosen up latch, then white lithiam grease.
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Thursday, September 15th, 2011 AT 1:30 PM

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