How to directly release promary hood latch without cable? 1989 MJ

[Dal3]

The hood release cable on my 89 Comanche broke and I pulled the housing into the cab and out of the latch, so 'll have to go at the latch.

I looked up at the latch from below and, in the latch area, I only see a small metallic -finished metal tab  inside a circular hole punched in the body metal the latch is mounted to, I think.

I fiddled with this tab, including with the grill off and didn't get any actions for my efforts.  It might help if had a latch I could examine, but I don't and can't find good pictures.

I couldn't find instructional videos online, except one involving a  much newer model that appeared to be different.

 

I'd appreciate information about getting the hood open again.  Thanks.

Dale

 

[jason.cook.52206]

Here are a few photos. Hope it helps.

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[Dzimm]

If you can reach the metal bar that runs across between the latches and yank it sideways it will release.

 

This will also be of use.

 

[Eagle]

Don't you guys know about stickie posts/threads?

 

https://comancheclub.com/topic/829-what-to-do-if-your-hood-release-cable-breaks/

 

[Dal3]

Thanks.  I thought the main release was the center latch and was looking there.  I'll look again tomorrow and try your suggestions for releasing the side latches.

Dale

[Dal3]

I got the hood open and replaced the release cable. Thanks

Dale

 

[Dzimm]

Sweet!