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1989 325I: open hood due to the cable from inside got disconnected

 

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i have a 1989 325I, I can not open hood due to the cable from inside got disconnected. What does it take to replace, cost and how can i pop the hood in an emergency?

 

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Year: 1989
Make: BMW
Model: 325i
Engine: im not sure

Already Tried:
nothing

Submitted: 964 days and 15 hours ago.
Category: BMW
Value: $40
Status: CLOSED
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Expert:  George replied 964 days and 15 hours ago.

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Can I have the last 7 digits of your VIN #

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i dont have the vin # XXXXX right now.

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In order for me to look up the proper parts I will need th VIN #

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vin# wbabb1305k8275630

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Expert:  George replied 963 days and 12 hours ago.

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Expert:  George replied 963 days and 12 hours ago.

Parts diagram
No. Description Supplement Qty From Up To Part Number Price Notes
01ENGINE HOOD MECHANISM151231884281$25.82
02Hex head screwST4,8X19-C-Z2207119916949$0.25
03Body nutST4,8-4 ZNS207129901651$0.18
03Body nutST4,8-4 ZNS207129901651$0.18
04Grommet251167480030$2.53
05HOOD LOCK151231911393$18.21
06Hex bolt with washerM6X10-Z2207119913429$0.24
07Cover151231911394$1.14
08Stop buffer251231852347$2.79

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Expert:  George replied 963 days and 12 hours ago.

These are the average prices for the parts, labor is 1.5 - 2.0 hours.

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Expert:  George replied 963 days and 11 hours ago.

To unlock the hood look through the drivers side grille and you will see a slot in the latch assembly, insert a screw driver into the slot and turn it to open the latch.

To replace the cable is very easy, you will follow it from the release handle through the fire wall to the latch assembly.

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Category: BMW
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Answered: 8/30/2010

Experience: BMW Master Technician over 20 years BMW Dealership Experience. BMW Auto Repair Shop Business Owner

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Expert:  George replied 962 days and 15 hours ago.

Thank you very much,

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