Where is the release cable on the ML?
On the ML there are actually two seperate latches,the first is the one controlled by the cable located in the passenger compartment that gives you the initial “pop” of the hood,the second is the one controlled by the handle located beneath the star in the grille.
Why is my hood release cable not working?
When I pull the latch in the footwell, the cable does retract but it does nothing. So either the cable isn’t attached to the part under the hood somehow or the latch is just faulty. Anybody have advice?
How can I get my Mercedes Benz hood to release?
The second method to get the hood to release is to access the hood latch release from underneath. This is more tricky and a bit more difficult. Before you do that use a flashlight to check if the hood cable is in the right slot. Very often the cable falls off the slot and no longer can release the hood.
Why is the hood latch on my Mercedes stuck?
Your Mercedes-Benz hood latch may get stuck or sticks due to lack of lubrication. That is why it is important to keep the dirt off the hood latch and the hood release cable. The latch can get sticky due to dust, dirt and rust. The cable can also get sticky. There could be several reasons why the hood will not open.
How to open the hood on a Mercedes-Benz ML350?
Popping the hood on your ML350 is a two step process, you need to release the hood latch inside your ML350 and then you need to release the safety latch under your hood in the front of your ML350. The video above shows you the location of both hood latches.
On the ML there are actually two seperate latches,the first is the one controlled by the cable located in the passenger compartment that gives you the initial “pop” of the hood,the second is the one controlled by the handle located beneath the star in the grille.
When I pull the latch in the footwell, the cable does retract but it does nothing. So either the cable isn’t attached to the part under the hood somehow or the latch is just faulty. Anybody have advice?
What happens when you open the hood on a Mercedes Benz?
Normally you will go to open the hood and you should hear a pop and the hood lifting up an inch or two. Then you manually have to release the hood. Before we start troubleshooting it is important that we understand how a hood latch works. The hood latch has a two-step lock.