Awesome!!! Thank you so much!!! I went to two shops that said they couldn't fix this problem and one shop said they could BREAK my grill and replace the cable for $1200!!! That $1200 wouldn't replace the grill, just get the new cable in! Again, thank you SO much for your video!!!
this video is very helpful, i think i have the same issue with mine, right side popped and left side hasnt but now i know i need to get the left side grill out and reach back there to pop the left side
Although this video was helpful , the issue with the one I worked on was rust causing the latch to seize and not spring back as it should when the hood release was pulled. So I had to get creative to get it open. Looks like new cable and latches to fix this one.
So it could be seized up! Get a can of lubricant with an extension nozzle and spray onto the mechanism. Have someone push down gently on the hood to relieve some of the pressure. There maybe a piece of cable still in the mechanism preventing your form moving the mechanism by hand.. I hope those suggestions help and thank your for the comments
Awesome!!! Thank you so much!!! I went to two shops that said they couldn't fix this problem and one shop said they could BREAK my grill and replace the cable for $1200!!! That $1200 wouldn't replace the grill, just get the new cable in!
Again, thank you SO much for your video!!!
nice to see this video. But I don't know how to take the grill out.
May you tell me?
How did you get the grilles off? I struggled for two hrs, but still can't get the grilles off.
this video is very helpful, i think i have the same issue with mine, right side popped and left side hasnt but now i know i need to get the left side grill out and reach back there to pop the left side
Maybe a stupid question but how to remove the latch in order to replace it?
Can’t get the grill out. Should I just break it out?
I got a problem on mine i have to have aome body push down on the bonnet to pull the catch from the driver side
You must have incredibly strong fingers - I can locate the mechanism but cant move it ??
I have a 2007 x3 trying to find a mechanic to fix it any recommendation? 🤦
I need help😩😩😩😮💨 I’m so over this car! I have a X3 2006 & my latch is broken
What about right side. Only left side.
you are correct I only lost the left side cable. Parts guys and I talked and the right fails the most.
Thanks, very helpful
to get the grilles out you need to use couple pieces of plastic to gently pry them out.
My fingers to big to reach the driver side latch .
If you lose the cable from inside.
I have not rant into that but when I do it will be posted
You don't show how to remove grills
you pull on them firmly an be careful not to break them.. I took my time and I used a trim tool a little bit.
Although this video was helpful , the issue with the one I worked on was rust causing the latch to seize and not spring back as it should when the hood release was pulled. So I had to get creative to get it open. Looks like new cable and latches to fix this one.
I thought about that I use a silicon based grease on my latches to help prevent or reduce that chance of it happening.
Thank you. I’m going to try your method on my 2009 e328. Crossing my fingers!
Drivers side
You must have incredibly strong fingers - I can locate the mechanism but cant move it ??
So it could be seized up! Get a can of lubricant with an extension nozzle and spray onto the mechanism.
Have someone push down gently on the hood to relieve some of the pressure.
There maybe a piece of cable still in the mechanism preventing your form moving the mechanism by hand..
I hope those suggestions help and thank your for the comments
Drivers side