Av8r3400 Posted August 31, 2018 Report Share Posted August 31, 2018 Who out there has replaced the hood release cable(s) on their Volvo? What kind of job is this? I've noticed that mine are less than good looking at the latch under the hood... Av8r3400 Thunderstruck - 2012 Volvo VNL 730 D13 iShift Slick - 2021 Grand Design Momentum 397TH I'd rather die trying to live - Than live trying not to die. -Leonard Perry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtgeodog Posted August 31, 2018 Report Share Posted August 31, 2018 I replaced mine four years ago. I don't remember the job as difficult or time consuming. ShortyO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sculptor Posted August 31, 2018 Report Share Posted August 31, 2018 We did one on our 2013. I think the worst part was getting the old one out from behind the air box. A close second was clipping the zip ties under the column. We pulled the fuse panel out as far as we could, still connected. I forget if we pulled the new cable thru with the old cable or just fished it through the dash with a stiff wire. Putting the new one in was pretty easy. The rubber plug jams in at the center of the firewall, Armor all or soap and water will lube it. As far as I could tell the cable is the same part left and right. Also found a pretty good video on youtube. Kevin and June 2013 Volvo VNL 730 D13 Eco-Torque @ 425 Ratio 2.47 2014 DRV 36TKSB3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HERO Maker Posted August 31, 2018 Report Share Posted August 31, 2018 20 hours ago, Av8r3400 said: Who out there has replaced the hood release cable(s) on their Volvo? What kind of job is this? I've noticed that mine are less than good looking at the latch under the hood... What would be less than good looking? Rusting or cable fraying? Rocky & Sheri Rhoades '01 Volvo 770 2016 DRV Mobile Suites, HoustonHERO Makers Ministry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big5er Posted August 31, 2018 Report Share Posted August 31, 2018 1 hour ago, HERO Maker said: What would be less than good looking? Rusting or cable fraying? I'm with Rocky....I mean lets face it, some would call me "less than good looking" but I don't think I need to be replaced....yet. MY PEOPLE SKILLS ARE JUST FINE.~It's my tolerance to idiots that needs work.~ 2005 Volvo 780 VED12 465hp / Freedomline transmission singled mid position / Bed by Larry Herrin2018 customed Mobile Suites 40KSSB3 2014 smart Fortwo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Av8r3400 Posted September 1, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2018 The outer part of the cable, the threaded end is very rusty and one side is broken off, being held with zip ties. The inner cores look okay, but the outer on one side is very sketchy. Av8r3400 Thunderstruck - 2012 Volvo VNL 730 D13 iShift Slick - 2021 Grand Design Momentum 397TH I'd rather die trying to live - Than live trying not to die. -Leonard Perry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Kildow Posted September 5, 2018 Report Share Posted September 5, 2018 You can reach in under the wheel well. And open the hood also. But heres a video showing how to change it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Av8r3400 Posted September 5, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2018 Thank you, Pete! Video saved! Av8r3400 Thunderstruck - 2012 Volvo VNL 730 D13 iShift Slick - 2021 Grand Design Momentum 397TH I'd rather die trying to live - Than live trying not to die. -Leonard Perry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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