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2000 Volvo S70 Repair Question


Topics covered: Hood, Grill, Hood release.
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Asked on July 6, 2011

Hood release

If the hood release breaks, how else can I open the hood on a volvo s70
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Replied on July 6, 2011

Unfortunatly the manufactures don't provide an ALT way. Usually end up removing front grill ect. did handle break or did cable and pulled out handle with couple feet of line?

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Replied on July 6, 2011

The cable broke away from the handle

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Replied on July 6, 2011

You may be able to cut cable sheath back and grab steel cable with Vise Grips and open

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Replied on July 6, 2011

Is the cable sheath inside the car. will I have to remove the dash

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Replied on July 6, 2011

Where handle was is where cable sheath attaches to bracket

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