How do you open the hood of a 1989 Chevy Celebrity when the hood cable is broken?

Answer 1

If the cable is broken on the inside of the car it isn't too difficult. Simply pull the cable out of the hood release bracket. Then peel back the outer housing to the small inner cable and pull that to release the hood latch. I have done that and it works.

On the other hand if the cable broke on the latch release lever under the hood that gets somewhat more difficult. I have never had that problem but if I did this is what I would try first.

Take out the six screws that hold the grill in from the outside. Then reach up through the opening to the left side of the latch. Make a hook on the end of a rod and insert that between the latch bracket and the top of the radiator support and attempt to catch the latch release lever and pull back to release the latch. It might take several tries but it might work.

Then there is another alternative. Take it to a body shop and see if they have some easier trick to open the latch. That might be a lot easier.