Broken hood release cable; ways to open it...?

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Dec 2, 2018 | 10:31 AM

rgr4475

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From: NJ

Year: 2004 WJ, 1998 XJ

Model: Grand Cherokee(WJ)

Engine: 4.7 HO

Broken hood release cable; ways to open it...?

Anyway to open the hood without taking the headlights out? I tried using 2 pliers and grabbing the cable housing and the broken cable end piece, worked before but not working now.

Dec 2, 2018 | 01:44 PM

4.3L XJ

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From: Chico, CA

Year: 1986

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.3L with headers and full 3" exhaust system

If you cannot pull the cable, you will have to pull the headlights

Dec 2, 2018 | 02:03 PM

rgr4475

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From: NJ

Year: 2004 WJ, 1998 XJ

Model: Grand Cherokee(WJ)

Engine: 4.7 HO

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Originally Posted by 4.3L XJ

If you cannot pull the cable, you will have to pull the headlights

Copy, thank you

Dec 2, 2018 | 02:48 PM

kbeam418

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From: Toledo

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee(XJ)

Engine: 4.0

Get a pair of mechanics gloves grab the metal cable between the engine and the radiator (it's the shiny cable way up high) yank it towards the passenger side. Replace the cable or do what I did put some hood pins in.