Best way to get around a broken inside release latch
I tried what yall suggested to no avail but I still appreciate the input.
I suppose there was no need to ask fabo when I found a solution after looking at it closer, but on the other hand someone with the same problem might see this thread and save a bunch of time.
I was so focused on making it work from underneath that I didn't even think of going through the grille until kern dog mentioned a screwdriver the grille and then i thought a 1/4 inch extension will fit through the grille but the socket prolly wouldn't. So i reached up from underneath and put the 1/2 inch socket on the bolt first and then put the extension through the grille and unbolted the latch.
As soon as it unbolted, it let go of the hood. So it was releasing but somewhere a spring wasn't doing its job.
I tried what yall suggested to no avail but I still appreciate the input.
I suppose there was no need to ask fabo when I found a solution after looking at it closer, but on the other hand someone with the same problem might see this thread and save a bunch of time.
I was so focused on making it work from underneath that I didn't even think of going through the grille until kern dog mentioned a screwdriver the grille and then i thought a 1/4 inch extension will fit through the grille but the socket prolly wouldn't. So i reached up from underneath and put the 1/2 inch socket on the bolt first and then put the extension through the grille and unbolted the latch.
As soon as it unbolted, it let go of the hood. So it was releasing but somewhere a spring wasn't doing its job.