bonnet release ??

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Post Fri Feb 18, 2005 9:19 pm

Hi Guys,

My bonnet release catch isnt working think the cable is streached so anyone know an easy and quick way to open the bonnet ???

All The Best
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Post Fri Feb 18, 2005 9:44 pm

iv had this happen to me before, the way aroud it i found was to take off the front grill on the passenger side (next to the lights) and you will find the cable at the top simply grab it with a pair of pliers and give it a good old tug, and while you'v got the bonnet open get the cable changed


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Post Fri Feb 18, 2005 9:51 pm

thanks for that mate will do tomorrow thanks again

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Post Fri Feb 18, 2005 11:41 pm

If you can't get to the cable, there is a slot/hole behind the grill next to the nearside main beam where you can use a long flat blade screwdriver to release the bonnet. It may involve damaging the grill but they only cost peanuts from a scrappy and if you're really stuck....
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