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Old Apr 12, 2007 | 12:03 AM
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hi all
I accidently snapped the trunk release cable .. please dont ask me how ..i'm still knocking onmy headabout this..anyway, the cable was snapped righton the tab under the driver seat where wepullto release the trunkor press toget to the gas tank. I cant open my trunk and I had to take out the lock so i can have access to the gas tank. Does anyone know how to replace or install a newcable please... pleasehelp.. [&:][&:]
 
Old Apr 12, 2007 | 10:23 PM
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Put your Accord year/model in your signature line or no help!

good luck
 
Old Apr 13, 2007 | 01:44 AM
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haha....no offense, but looks like Texas is rubbing off of Desert.
 
Old Apr 15, 2007 | 02:34 AM
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....d'oh .. it's an 01 V6 sedan...
 
Old Apr 15, 2007 | 08:05 AM
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Green_Accord....you might wanna put your car info in your sig for quicker response.
 
Old Apr 15, 2007 | 10:52 AM
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I did update my profile but still cant see my signature....hmmmmmmmm
 
Old Apr 15, 2007 | 10:53 AM
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hmm and now it just shows up..[:@][:@]
 
Old Apr 15, 2007 | 11:44 AM
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My 94EX manual has the following procedure. Yours is probably similar.

Remove following:
1) rear seat
2) Front & rear door sill mouldings
3) center pillar lower trim
4) Pull carpet back as necessary to expose cable
5) Left gusset cover and spare tire lid
6) Left side trunk panel and rear trunk trim panel

Reinstall new cable replacing old cable. You may need some new fasteners, unless you're careful removing old cable fasteners.

I would suggest purchasing the Honda Shop Manual for your model to assist unless someone has a model specific procedure.

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Old Apr 24, 2007 | 10:41 PM
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thanks let's me try that and see how it goes..
 
Old Apr 25, 2007 | 02:45 PM
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Those procedures should be pretty similar to your vehicle.... if you just want to get the trunk open for now then remove some the release so you can see the cable and grab it with a pair of pliars and pull....
 



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