QuestionThe plastic Tab of the interior hood release cable which is located on the drivers left side leg area broke off while pulling it to open the hood. What remains is the cable itself, which when pulled will release the hood latch to open the hood.
Try as I might I cannot determine from looking at pictures on the "net" or from Honda manuals to find out if this broken part is separate from the "cable" itself and can be replaced without having to replace the entire cable. The pictures I have seen just appear to show a cable without any decorative plastic tabs.
Can you advise me of my choices n this matter?
Thanks so much
AnswerHi Gene,
The replacement is sold as an assembly with the inner handle and bracket. It is one-piece.
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