How do i open the hood of a 1971 beetle with a broken release cable

Question

How do i open the hood of a 1971 beetle with a broken release cable

Answer 1

reach under with arm find latch or cable do it with your hand

Answer 2

I agree with Kelly- F see if there any where you can get to it from under the front of the car,I've opened many of the mlike that , but i've never had to open a beetle's hood. good luck and just do it.

Answer 3

It is not going to be fun, especially it you have the spare tire in place.  And just because of the "fun" you are not going to have, I would pay VW to do it.   Just because I don't need that stress.

Answer 4

Actually you cut the handle in half and remove it to open the hood. Then you replace the handle and cable.Go here and read up on the care and feeding of an aircooled VW habit.

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