i guess a latch froze and when i went to pop the hood i snapped the cable. how would one go about replacing the hood release cable ? im guessing my body will be at odd angles to install it but other then that. i have no clue what this might ensue. can someone give me a headsup ?

www.volvospeed.com in repairs has directions under latch repair

Did you notice which end broke? If it broke at the handle end under the dash (keep your fingers crossed...) try and get some ViseGrip pliers on the cable and see if you can pull and release the hood that way. If it broke up near a latch under the hood you're moderately screwed. There are actually three latch points at the forward edge of the hood. One at each forward corner actuated by cables and the secondary one in the middle near the grill that you release when you pull that tab that pokes out from the grill. If you can't get it to pop up from the cable under the dash I'd take it to the dealer and let them replace it. Otherwise you'll mess up the hood trying to pry it open or bust the latches. There's no way for mortals to reach the underhood cables without doing damage, it will take superhuman strength and Ninja like concentration. Maybe they can go under the hood from the left front wheelwell and feel around for the cable that way, I don't know. It's up along the top edge of the fenderwell. Anyway, good luck and let us know what the outcome is.



Mike
'95 850T

aw no buddy. i luckely snapped it inside the cab so i can use a tool to open it. i have to open the hood everytime i start my car after its been sitting awhile. the tensioner on my serpentine belt clicks and makes the belt ride funny unless i unjar it. although reving the engine to redline makes it unjar, i cant do that when its -20 and i just started the car tho. i wanted to know if there was a kit or if i just have to reroute wire .. how does it attach to the lever. that sort of thing. i guess i coulda been more specific.