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Question posted by jalkek on May 2nd, 2014

Hood Will Not Open On 08 Mazda 3

I hit a hog, no damage other than the front clip clips, but I can't open the hood now, any advise on how to open the hood?

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Answer #1: Posted by BusterDoogen on May 2nd, 2014 4:41 PM

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You probably will have to remove the latch catch assembly, & will require some long ratchet extension to remove the assembly bolts or nuts.

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