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1988 Chevrolet Astro Repair Question


Topics covered: Grill, Wheel.
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Asked on October 25, 2009

Chevy opening the hood with a broken hood releas

1988 Chevy Astro 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic

how do i get the darn thing open
Avatar Asked by confused2day

Answer

Replied on October 25, 2009

welcome to the forum, sometimes the plastic handle breaks, but, the steel cable is still there, Try a pair of vicegrips on the steel cable and pull. On some makes and models if the steel cable broke, you might be able to remove the front grill, where applicable, and reach the release mechanism?

Tiny Answered by JDL (expert)
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