Hood Latch Handle
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1995 Nissan Maxima SE
Hood Latch Handle
Hey, quick question. A friend of mine owns a C240 (2004 or 2005...not really sure) which I was detailing for her today. There were some leaves stuck in various places behind the grill and front bumper which I wanted to get out, so I popped the hood. I've never dealt with having to open this thing, and when I pulled on the little plastic handle to pull the hood up, it snapped off. You can obviously still open the hood by sticking a finger in there and unlatching it.
Question is...how much is this little black plastic handle going to cost to replace? Thanks!
Question is...how much is this little black plastic handle going to cost to replace? Thanks!
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From: Seattle WA
99 E320
Coincidentally, while cruising the local benz lot...previously owned section,
i noted a couple with similar affliction, ie t-shaped flat plastic tug sticking
in between the grille. yup, one side snapped off. my 99 E320 came with
one side of the "T" snapped as well.
I can only guess that, upon pull, or quick release, it impacts the center
divider of the grill and separates....being a little on the brittle side. it's
flat black and blends into the shadows so i've not felt compelled to fix
it right off....until i get around to detailing and fixing things as I go.
i noted a couple with similar affliction, ie t-shaped flat plastic tug sticking
in between the grille. yup, one side snapped off. my 99 E320 came with
one side of the "T" snapped as well.
I can only guess that, upon pull, or quick release, it impacts the center
divider of the grill and separates....being a little on the brittle side. it's
flat black and blends into the shadows so i've not felt compelled to fix
it right off....until i get around to detailing and fixing things as I go.
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Originally Posted by raymond g-
Coincidentally, while cruising the local benz lot...previously owned section,
i noted a couple with similar affliction, ie t-shaped flat plastic tug sticking
in between the grille. yup, one side snapped off.
i noted a couple with similar affliction, ie t-shaped flat plastic tug sticking
in between the grille. yup, one side snapped off.
Won't exceed $100? I hope that was an exaggeration
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Originally Posted by Tatanko
Hey, quick question. A friend of mine owns a C240 (2004 or 2005...not really sure) which I was detailing for her today. There were some leaves stuck in various places behind the grill and front bumper which I wanted to get out, so I popped the hood. I've never dealt with having to open this thing, and when I pulled on the little plastic handle to pull the hood up, it snapped off. You can obviously still open the hood by sticking a finger in there and unlatching it.
Question is...how much is this little black plastic handle going to cost to replace? Thanks!
Question is...how much is this little black plastic handle going to cost to replace? Thanks!
thats still under warranty!
it's free!
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Originally Posted by Bing
thats still under warranty!
it's free!
it's free!
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Whew...that's good. I figured maybe they would, but then again I thought maybe it wouldn't be something covered under the warranty. Again, it's not my car, so I don't choose where it goes...
Thanks for the replies, guys...thanks for proving all the stereotypes I had in my head upon registering here wrong. You guys are alright
Thanks for the replies, guys...thanks for proving all the stereotypes I had in my head upon registering here wrong. You guys are alright
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