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Old Apr 25, 2012 | 12:57 PM
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my hood latch is broke the cable broke at the front of the hood if any one can help tell what i need to do to get it back open thanks for the help
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Old Apr 25, 2012 | 01:07 PM
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If it broke at the latch side you could remove some of the shielding to expose cable and grab it with vise grips. If you are certain it broke on the latch side then you need to take the headlights and grille off so you can reach up and release it.
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Old Apr 25, 2012 | 01:09 PM
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https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/hoo...ed-out-131622/
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Old Apr 25, 2012 | 01:18 PM
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thanks il go try it and c what happens
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Old Apr 26, 2012 | 01:32 PM
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thanks guys it worked
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Old Apr 26, 2012 | 03:02 PM
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match, gas and torch.


oh, nvm u fixed it
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