ishi's_subi Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 I have an '87 EA-82 GL Coupe in need of a driver's side headlight and corner light replacement. The hood will not open, so the work needing to be done, to my knowledge, is removing the grill and playing with the locking mechanism to get it open in order to replace the lights. I have both light assemblies and am looking for a skilled person who can fix it. ~A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prospeeder Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 reach up under the whole bumper with your arm, and feel the back of the latch mechinism, ull feel this lever, pull it towards the drivers side of the car i belive and the hood should pop, been doing it since like december when mine broke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ishi's_subi Posted February 27, 2007 Author Share Posted February 27, 2007 I'll give it a shot. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daeron Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 The grill is held im place my three little pegs molded into the bottom of the grill. One on either side, and one in the middle. When My hood cable broke, I had to pry the bottom of my grill up to pull these pegs out of their holes, then I flexed the bottom of the grill forward until I could reach in, and it was a piece of cake to figure out how to open the hood from there. I removed my grill until I could fix the cable.. I can't remember, but I ay have even put a piece of tie-wire onto the latch so I could pull it open through the grill. Why is your hood stuck shut, broken cable? it isnt INCREDIBLY difficult to fix, but it can be a chore. My vote would be to go get one out of a junkyard.. that way, you have a "practice" vehicle, and it will help show you how the thing is run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ishi's_subi Posted March 3, 2007 Author Share Posted March 3, 2007 I was driving when someone rear-ended me, which caused me to ram another car. The left headlight, corner light, bumper, hood, and fender happened to be in the way on impact. Ever since, my hood just doesn't want to open. These things happen though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayakertom Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 If you are still unable to open it, I can help on Sunday afternoon. I have the same year / model, so we can figure it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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