Thread: Anybody else have to replace hood release handles a lot?
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Old 02-08-2009, 02:58 AM
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Are you pulling up on the plastic release to open the hood or something? I always pull OUTward on the release, and then lift the metal part of the hood corner with my right hand, so I don't put any stress on that plastic release.
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