W211 AMG Discuss the W211 AMG's such as the E55 and the E63
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

dumb question- trouble opening hood???

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
Old 02-07-2016, 12:51 AM
  #1  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
benznewcomer's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 329
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
porsche
dumb question- trouble opening hood???

I pulled the hood release lever and hear the clicking noise but i look all over in the grill slots on the front and cant find the lever to pull on to open the hood???? others have quickly opened the hood on my vehicle so am i just not able to locate the lever or whats going on? lol is the lever clearly visible or is it really hidden to open the hood on the e55?
Old 02-07-2016, 01:10 AM
  #2  
Member
 
A.M.'s Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 179
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
2005 E55 AMG
You should clearly see the lever pop out on the drivers side of the grill.

Mine once got stuck after I swapped my grill, was pretty easy to locate and pull it loose.
Old 02-07-2016, 09:38 AM
  #3  
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Ls1toAMG's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Indianapolis
Posts: 1,236
Received 71 Likes on 64 Posts
2004 E55.98 SS Camaro.Jetta TDI. Expedition
Get a flashlight and look. Upper right center. There are 2 hood cables and they do stretch. Mine were maxed out and had to replace them.
Old 02-07-2016, 05:12 PM
  #4  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
benznewcomer's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 329
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
porsche
I tried to open it today and just can't find the damn latch!! Mechanic opened it quick few months ago but damn I don't find anything to pull to open the damn hood... I looked through the slits too.... I attached pics of left and right side

I pushed hard to close hood but are there any risks of driving around if the hood isn't properly closed?? Thanks



Old 02-07-2016, 05:20 PM
  #5  
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Ls1toAMG's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Indianapolis
Posts: 1,236
Received 71 Likes on 64 Posts
2004 E55.98 SS Camaro.Jetta TDI. Expedition


It's right there. Top center on the right. See that black shadow back there? The is a T that sits at the top of that grille opening. I just pulled mine down by hand without popping the hood.
Old 02-07-2016, 05:24 PM
  #6  
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Ls1toAMG's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Indianapolis
Posts: 1,236
Received 71 Likes on 64 Posts
2004 E55.98 SS Camaro.Jetta TDI. Expedition
Also if the hood isn't latched the dash will turn red and say hood open
Old 02-07-2016, 05:41 PM
  #7  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
benznewcomer's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 329
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
porsche
so before popping hood i should stick my fingers in that section and try to pull something towards me?
Old 02-07-2016, 06:20 PM
  #8  
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Ls1toAMG's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Indianapolis
Posts: 1,236
Received 71 Likes on 64 Posts
2004 E55.98 SS Camaro.Jetta TDI. Expedition
You can look and make sure it's there. I would pop it and see what happens to it. It's possible it's stuck to the grille. It's got a channel it sits in and is suppose to pop out when you pull the release inside
Old 02-07-2016, 06:23 PM
  #9  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
benznewcomer's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 329
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
porsche
ok i will try to search in that section and find something aftering pulling the release in the drivers side....i should be pulling it towards me? i looked in there before and couldnt find anything but i guess ill try again,

is this a costly repair at the dealer since the tab isnt popping out when i pull the release?
Old 02-08-2016, 08:11 AM
  #10  
Super Member
 
thtguy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: ATL
Posts: 794
Received 35 Likes on 34 Posts
2017 GLS 550
yeah mine gets stuck behind the grill and I have to pull on it to get it to pop out.
Old 02-08-2016, 08:14 AM
  #11  
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
2000UZJ's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Earth, USA, Atlanta, GA
Posts: 1,302
Received 25 Likes on 24 Posts
E55
Pull up on the hood and it should make the T pop out. It could also be bend upward slightly and getting stuck in the grill.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 


You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.

Quick Reply: dumb question- trouble opening hood???



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 03:33 PM.