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Joanne warren Posted on May 21, 2015
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How do I get my engine hood to open when the latch is seized closed on my 2008 Hyundai elantra

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Have someone pull the handle as you hit the center front of the hood with your hand. This helps to pop them up to unlatch them. Once open lube it till everything is loose again. May even raise the latch a bit. They are adjustable. If it still doesn't open, then you have to get under the bumper, with a long screw driver or pry bar and push the latch over. Look where the cable goes to the latch. You need to push it towards the cable.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Feb 09, 2009

SOURCE: location of oil filter on a 2008 hyundai elantra

It is located under the alternator. If you are looking down at the engine, it is to the far left. If you are under the car it is to the far right before the oil pan.

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  • Posted on Mar 16, 2009

SOURCE: How to replace headlight bulb hyundai elantra 2004

yes , you need to remove the headlight cover from the back after u move the bulb conector then there is a holder for the bulb u need to push down then move.
i hope it help ,,,, thanx

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Mar 31, 2009

SOURCE: 2006 Hyundai sonata trunk doesn't lock the hood

I had to reinstall the loose mounting hardware for the trunk upper latch.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jun 08, 2009

SOURCE: change tke hood realase cable in hyundai elantra

Service and Repair Notes HOOD LATCH CABLE REPLACEMENT Remove the following items: Hood release handle. Radiator guard. Hood latch. Wheel guard. Using a clip remover, detach the clips from the body, then remove the hood latch cable (A) from the vehicle. NOTE: Take care not to bend the cable. Installation is the reverse of removal. NOTE: Make sure the hood latch cable is connected properly. Replace any damaged clips.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Dec 14, 2010

SOURCE: my honda odyssey 2002 hood

SOUND LIKE YOUR HOOD LATCH IS STUCK IN THE RELEASE POSITION. YOU CAN DO TWO THINGS. REPLACE YOUR HOOD LATCH OR PUSH THE LATCH BACK INTO POSITION MANUALLY EVERYTIME YOU OPEN YOUR HOOD. IT'S EASY. FIRST CHECK YOUR HOOD RELEASE LEVER (DRIVER SIDE KICK PANEL)AND MAKE SURE IT'S MOVING FREELY. IF LEVER IS OK,GO TO YOUR HOOD LATCH. LOOK TO THE RIGHT OF THE LATCH (LOOK DOWN FROM THE TOP VIEW)AND YOU'LL SEE A SMALL METAL BAR WITH A SPRING PULLING DOWN ON IT(MIGHT NEED FLASH LIGHT TO SEE BAR AND SPRING). TAKE A FLATHEAD SCREWDRIVER AND PUSH DOWN ON THE METAL BAR WHERE SPRING CONNECT. THE BAR SURE MOVE ABOUT 1/4 INCH DOWN. CLOSE YOU HOOD AND YOU'RE DONE. YOU JUST HAVE TO PUSH THE BAR DOWN EVERYTIME YOU OPEN IT.

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