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#1 (**permalink**) 13 Nov 2003, 10:19 pm

Just wondering how difficult a job it is to replace the hood release cable on a
90 accord? Is it a hassle best left to the dealer ?

TIA

#2 (**permalink**) 14 Nov 2003, 05:47 am

> Just wondering how difficult a job it is to
> replace the hood release cable on a
> 90 accord? Is it a hassle best left to the dealer ?

I think fishing wires should be fun. If the problem is lubricant,
libricating is far easier (IMO).

#3 (**permalink**) 14 Nov 2003, 07:50 pm

RickySpartan@mailandnews.com (Ricky Spartacus) wrote in message news:<d1e1d73f.0311140247.2edb81ec@posting.google. com>...
> > Just wondering how difficult a job it is to
> > replace the hood release cable on a
> > 90 accord? Is it a hassle best left to the dealer ?
>
> I think fishing wires should be fun. If the problem is lubricant,
> libricating is far easier (IMO).

they have clips about every 12" most of them between the fender liner
and fender. some under the radiator support. they're easy.
Chip

#4 (**permalink**) 16 Nov 2003, 11:59 pm

Thanks

The cable broke so lube not an option
The dealer quoted 2 hrs labour...so I had figured it would be a tough job.
But I'll do it myself.
They don't call them stealerships for nothing!

chip@chipanddebby.com (Chip Stein) wrote:

>RickySpartan@mailandnews.com (Ricky Spartacus) wrote in message
news:<d1e1d73f.0311140247.2edb81ec@posting.google. com>...
>> > Just wondering how difficult a job it is to
>> > replace the hood release cable on a
>> > 90 accord? Is it a hassle best left to the dealer ?
>>
>> I think fishing wires should be fun. If the problem is lubricant,
>> libricating is far easier (IMO).
>
>they have clips about every 12" most of them between the fender liner
>and fender. some under the radiator support. they're easy.
> Chip

#5 (**permalink**) 18 Feb 2004, 03:40 pm

I also have the same problem with my 1997 Honda Civic. The plastic lever (which you pull to open the hood) broke. The cable is fine though. I have to pull the broken lever with a plier or tongs to get the hood open. The dealer is aksing 2 hrs of labor to replace it. The part is under $20. Can anybody please let me know whether it is possible to do it by self? If so how to get it done?
Thanks,
Sat

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