Hood latch failure - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

lcc014 · 01-31-2013, 08:04 AM

Hi,

In the beginning of this week, I tried to fill up the windshield fluid but could not open the hood. Passenger side hood latch did not release when I pulled the tab right above driver side footwell. Is there a way to open the hood such that I can replace the passenger side hood latch along with the cable (if necessary) ?

Thanks,

NTXE92 · 01-31-2013, 10:39 AM

Have someone push down on the hood while you pull handle. Keep the handle pulled and then have them pull up on the hood. Once you get it open hose the latch down with silicone lube and actuate the latch to work it in. Before you close the hood lock the latch and make sure it operates freely. If its still sticking then replace the latch.

lcc014 · 01-31-2013, 03:35 PM

Thanks. I will give it a try.

01-31-2013, 08:04 AM	#1
lcc014 New Member Drives: 2005 530i, 2006 330xi Join Date: May 2006 Location: Quincy, MA Posts: 9 iTrader: (0)	Hood latch failure Hi, In the beginning of this week, I tried to fill up the windshield fluid but could not open the hood. Passenger side hood latch did not release when I pulled the tab right above driver side footwell. Is there a way to open the hood such that I can replace the passenger side hood latch along with the cable (if necessary) ? Thanks,
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01-31-2013, 10:39 AM	#2
NTXE92 Enlisted Member Drives: 2009 335i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Plano Posts: 36 iTrader: (0)	Have someone push down on the hood while you pull handle. Keep the handle pulled and then have them pull up on the hood. Once you get it open hose the latch down with silicone lube and actuate the latch to work it in. Before you close the hood lock the latch and make sure it operates freely. If its still sticking then replace the latch.

01-31-2013, 03:35 PM	#3
lcc014 New Member Drives: 2005 530i, 2006 330xi Join Date: May 2006 Location: Quincy, MA Posts: 9 iTrader: (0)	Thanks. I will give it a try.