My 2019 Nautilus 2.0 L’s hood release cable broke, and I’m trying to unbolt the hood latch bar. I can barely reach the two nuts holding the bar through the grill, but I need to grind down my socket to fit. Can anyone confirm the nut size for me? Thanks
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Hood release cable issue on 2019 Nautilus 2.0L
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pixelPusHer
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There are a couple ways to open the hood even if the hood release cable is broken. You can attempt the following steps:
Method 1: Get Straight to the Latch
Find the Latch: The hood latch is typically accessible from the front grille or below the vehicle, depending on the model.
Use a Tool: To release the hood, push or pull the latch using a flathead screwdriver or a comparable instrument if you can see the latch mechanism.
Method 2: Manually Pull the Cable
Remove the Interior Panel: You might be able to open the hood by pulling on the remaining cable or wire if you can reach the damaged cable within the cabin.
Use Pliers: To check if the cable releases the lock, grasp it firmly with pliers if there is still enough cable.
Method 3: From the Car's Underside
Jack Up the Car: To improve access, raise the front of the vehicle if you have a jack and jack stands.
Locate the latch by crawling underneath the vehicle. To release the hood, you might be able to reach it and pull it by hand.
Method 4: Release in an emergency (if any)
There are emergency hood release systems in several cars. For any model-specific instructions, consult your owner's handbook.
Additional Advice
Refer to the Manual: If you have one, you might find detailed instructions tailored to your model and make.
Seek Expert Assistance: It would be preferable to have your automobile serviced by a mechanic if you are unable to open the hood on your own.
When trying these techniques, exercise caution, particularly if you're working underneath the vehicle.
Method 1: Get Straight to the Latch
Find the Latch: The hood latch is typically accessible from the front grille or below the vehicle, depending on the model.
Use a Tool: To release the hood, push or pull the latch using a flathead screwdriver or a comparable instrument if you can see the latch mechanism.
Method 2: Manually Pull the Cable
Remove the Interior Panel: You might be able to open the hood by pulling on the remaining cable or wire if you can reach the damaged cable within the cabin.
Use Pliers: To check if the cable releases the lock, grasp it firmly with pliers if there is still enough cable.
Method 3: From the Car's Underside
Jack Up the Car: To improve access, raise the front of the vehicle if you have a jack and jack stands.
Locate the latch by crawling underneath the vehicle. To release the hood, you might be able to reach it and pull it by hand.
Method 4: Release in an emergency (if any)
There are emergency hood release systems in several cars. For any model-specific instructions, consult your owner's handbook.
Additional Advice
Refer to the Manual: If you have one, you might find detailed instructions tailored to your model and make.
Seek Expert Assistance: It would be preferable to have your automobile serviced by a mechanic if you are unable to open the hood on your own.
When trying these techniques, exercise caution, particularly if you're working underneath the vehicle.
Paray
Member
If you have a set of feeler gauges, you can try to figure out how big the nut is.My 2019 Nautilus 2.0 L’s hood release cable broke, and I’m trying to unbolt the hood latch bar. I can barely reach the two nuts holding the bar through the grill, but I need to grind down my socket to fit. Can anyone confirm the nut size for me? Thanks