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How do you open the hood of a 1991 Chevy Corsica when the hood latch cable breaks off in your hand?
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∙ 8y ago
If the cable itself is still there get a pair of Vise Grip pliers and you should be able to pull it. If the cable is broken up inside the housing then you will need to remove the grill insert. I have a 92 Corsica and there were 4 screws that held this item in place. Reach up and move the lever that the small cable is attached and the hood should pop up as normal.
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 16y agoI figured it out and I will answer my own question. You till need a strong flat screwdriver thick enough to pry under the hood but strong enough not to break. You will be able to bring the hood up just enough to see the latch. Use your wrench or other strong tool to move the latch to the left, you can't miss it. It's best to have a pal there to hold the hood but I managed on my own.
Another Way I did this on a 94 Galant and the 96 model seems to be the same in that area. Unscrew the right side grill next to the headlight, and, with a clothes hanger, pull the release cable towards you. You may even be able to reach in there with your hand but I didn't try it. It only works if the hood release cable is still attached to the latch.
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∙ 14y agoHave 1 person pull on cord with pliers and 2nd person use fist to pound on hood where hood latch is and/or use screwdriver to pry open hood.
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