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New hood release cable - having trouble w/ firewall grommet

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Old Dec 9, 2009 | 07:11 PM
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How the *#@$ do I get the hood latch cable grommet in the firewall? I can't seem to get the damn thing pushed in the hole. I tried some handsoap to help out but I just can't contort my arm in there enough to get enough leverage/pushing power. I know the hood release cable is a common issue. Can anyone tell me how they did it. I'm about to say screw it and put some silicone or a little bit of that expanding foam insulation.
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Old Dec 9, 2009 | 07:22 PM
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needle nose or screw driver,,,push it through lightly and then use the needle nose under the hood to give a little tub...just put a new one in last week
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Old Dec 9, 2009 | 07:50 PM
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Thanks, I'll give that a try. Did you lube it up with anything?
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Old Jan 11, 2010 | 12:40 AM
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where do i get a new cable for the hood release, and is there a diagram to help fix it? thanks
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