FREE Shipping on orders over $25 shipped by Amazon. Pop off the cover over the release handle, at the drivers side kick panel. The hood release handle under the dash is broken and I need to replace the complete hood release cable assembly. Step 3: If you also want to replace the hood release cable, use your 8mm socket to unbolt the endlink connecting it to the old handle. if the cable broke on the dash end, try to removing the release latch from the dash and grab the remaining part of the cable with locking pliers. you will need to pry the latch open in the same direction that the cable release operates. Turn the screwdriver clockwise to remove the broken hood release handle. Normally this wouldn't be this urgent, but the reason i found out my hood release was broken is when I went to put oil in the car. The hood release handle will commonly break while trying to open the hood. Look behind the handle and you will see what I am talking about. Car hood cables can break from corrosion of the cable or the parts becoming worn down from use, usually snapping either at the hood release handle or at the spring levers. Problem Description. 1 Answer 8 Posts . Unbolt it using a 10mm socket and pull it out. I can even go under and try to pull the wire a bit. Because of this tendency, if you own an old car your cable may eventually snap or become loose when you try to open your car hood. Dell Dude er the Parts Dept .at Nalley the hood release is made up of 4 parts the actual release cable which if you look at the schematic that Red One 07 posted is #14 which also includes the hood release handle that goes under the dash part # 15773638 $45.57 there is a discount if you order it on line . To get access to the latch, I pushed in the plastic grille below the bumper. Hood Release Handle is Broken on Honda Civic. Opened hood on 2006 Prius I had a broken hood release cable in my 2006 Prius, and got the hood open today. if the cable broke at the hood latch end. 1,770 Posts . Hood Latch Release Handle,Auto Hood Release Pull Handle 15741109 Compatible for GMC Cadillac C3500 C1500 K1500 Truck Latch Cable Interior Pull. Long at the base screw next to the handle. Open the hood and locate the latch. Broke hood release handle, inside, plastic handle broke off in my arms. Discussion Starter • #1 • Oct 9, 2015. 99. 4.4 out of 5 stars 186. Get it as soon as Tue, Feb 16. $9.99 $ 9. I thought I'd share some details. You need to make space on the handle end to pull the latch off. The handle is cheap plastic, and the cable holder opens up, allowing the cable to move out of position. Currently I'm running low on oil and can't open the hood. 67 Posts . So when you pull on the handle, it does not release the cable itself. The hood release handle broke on my "06" RL. Since I got my truck the hood release has been more difficult (IMO) than it should to pull and open the hood. When I pull on the release nothing happens. Discussion Starter • #1 • Mar 29, 2018. I don't want such an easy task ruining my car. Found it - Broken Hood Release Handle www.tascaparts.com - Release Cable GM Part #15773638---pix showed handle with cables about $34 and about $10 bucks to ship to Ohio several of the GM Part sites said it was discontinued Jan 19, 2014 | 2001 Ford Focus. Discussion Starter • #1 • Dec 26, 2009. If the cable is OK and the hood latches are not binding, you can replace just the handle.