Philip, Thanks for the flexing idea....I was trying to take the other side out first. I took a photo of the hood release mechanism. I'll see if I can figure out how to post.
Jon On Jan 23, 2013, at 4:19 PM, Fmiser wrote: >> Jon Agne wrote: > >> I went to plug in >> the block heater last night, and the hood release would not >> move. > > I have the plug situated _outside_ so the hood stays closed when > plugged in. The plastic cap over the contacts keeps it > relatively clean and dry. > >> There must be some secret to removing the >> kickpanel under the steering wheel....seems caught over by the >> heater duct. > > Yup. The secret is to flex the panel. I get the end by the > transmission tunnel out first/in last. > > -- Philip > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com