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how would you operate the hood latch?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Brandon9402, May 18, 2011.

  1. May 18, 2011 at 3:59 PM
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    Brandon9402

    Brandon9402 [OP] uncoordinated dirtbox

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    I've been learning tons of new things by searching around in the topics.. but one thing I'm confused about is when the stock grill is replaced with mesh or billet or whatever you replace it with, how do you operate the hood latch?! :confused: Maybe I could get a link to a thread that has the information or someone could post a reply. I'm just curious and eager to learn so either way the info would be very helpful thanks!
     
  2. May 18, 2011 at 4:04 PM
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    kinkrider101

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    There's actually 2 latches...pop the hood from the cab and the hood lifts about a inch..reach over the top of the grill d pull the latch
     
  3. May 18, 2011 at 4:07 PM
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    oldtacomaguy

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    What he said, if you pop the hood from inside the cab and look over the top of the grill from the outside, you can see the second lever. Not an inconvienience at all.
     
  4. May 18, 2011 at 4:32 PM
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    :cool: thanks guys I had no clue
     
  5. May 18, 2011 at 4:33 PM
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    blackhawke88

    blackhawke88 wo ai ni bao bei ^_^

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    no problem :D we get about one of these a month
     
  6. May 20, 2011 at 1:25 PM
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    I usually pop the hood, then squeeze my hand in the gap between the hood and the top of the grille then just go from there. It's no big deal but I have decently small hands so that may or may not work for you.
     

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