$9.99 $ 9. Discussion Starter • #1 • Dec 26, 2009. Get it as soon as Tue, Feb 16. The hood release handle will commonly break while trying to open the hood. 1,770 Posts . Hood Release Handle is Broken on Honda Civic. 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. To get access to the latch, I pushed in the plastic grille below the bumper. Hood Latch Release Handle,Auto Hood Release Pull Handle 15741109 Compatible for GMC Cadillac C3500 C1500 K1500 Truck Latch Cable Interior Pull. Opened hood on 2006 Prius I had a broken hood release cable in my 2006 Prius, and got the hood open today. Problem Description. Discussion Starter • #1 • Oct 9, 2015. if the cable broke at the hood latch end. When I pull on the release nothing happens. 99. 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. Open the hood and locate the latch. 4.4 out of 5 stars 186. FREE Shipping on orders over $25 shipped by Amazon. Pop off the cover over the release handle, at the drivers side kick panel. 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 . 8 Posts . Broke hood release handle, inside, plastic handle broke off in my arms. 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 you will need to pry the latch open in the same direction that the cable release operates. The hood release handle under the dash is broken and I need to replace the complete hood release cable assembly. I can even go under and try to pull the wire a bit. 1 Answer The hood release handle broke on my "06" RL. 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. Discussion Starter • #1 • Mar 29, 2018. Long at the base screw next to the handle. You need to make space on the handle end to pull the latch off. Look behind the handle and you will see what I am talking about. 67 Posts . 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. Jan 19, 2014 | 2001 Ford Focus. Unbolt it using a 10mm socket and pull it out. The handle is cheap plastic, and the cable holder opens up, allowing the cable to move out of position. So when you pull on the handle, it does not release the cable itself. If the cable is OK and the hood latches are not binding, you can replace just the handle. I thought I'd share some details. Turn the screwdriver clockwise to remove the broken hood release handle. Since I got my truck the hood release has been more difficult (IMO) than it should to pull and open the hood. 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. Currently I'm running low on oil and can't open the hood. I don't want such an easy task ruining my car.