hood release on '85 MB 300D

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kaos_smd@HOTMAIL.com - 27 Feb 2006 02:15 GMT

The inside release on my 300D is not broken, but it pulls all the way
back and the hood doesn't pop. This is obviously something of a
problem. can anyone tell me how to get the hood open without using the
release? thank you.

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Chas Hurst - 27 Feb 2006 02:22 GMT

> The inside release on my 300D is not broken, but it pulls all the way
> back and the hood doesn't pop. This is obviously something of a
> problem. can anyone tell me how to get the hood open without using the
> release? thank you.

A can opener would work. Or a long screw driver inserted thru the grille to
push back the release lever. Change the release cable before you close the
hood/bonnet.

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kaos_smd@HOTMAIL.com - 27 Feb 2006 03:13 GMT

I can see the latch behind the grill but cant seem to spring it by
pushing, prying, or rotating..vertical cylinder in front of latch.
specifics?

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Chas Hurst - 27 Feb 2006 04:29 GMT

It's cold and dark here right now. In the morning I'll look and maybe have
something more specific. Perhaps some else could comment.

>I can see the latch behind the grill but cant seem to spring it by
> pushing, prying, or rotating..vertical cylinder in front of latch.
> specifics?

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Karl - 27 Feb 2006 15:24 GMT

There is a black plastic plate covering the latch mechanism. An anti-theft deterant.
I have been known to have to destroy the hood star base and remove it to open a late 123 hood......

> It's cold and dark here right now. In the morning I'll look and maybe have
> something more specific. Perhaps some else could comment.
>
> >I can see the latch behind the grill but cant seem to spring it by
> > pushing, prying, or rotating..vertical cylinder in front of latch.
> > specifics?

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