im in trouble i shut the bonnet to wash the car but i forgot i'd broken the release cable before now i cant open the bonnet!
how do i open the bonnet?!?!?
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, Aug 21 2009 02:50 PM
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Posted 21 August 2009 - 02:57 PM
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Put a fine blade screwdriver between the nose cone & bonnet, then tap the handle with the palm of your hand.
Be carefull not to chip the paint on the bonnet.
Put a fine blade screwdriver between the nose cone & bonnet, then tap the handle with the palm of your hand.
Be carefull not to chip the paint on the bonnet.
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Posted 21 August 2009 - 03:07 PM
not sure wat u mean, how will that pop it? is it just like spring loaded?
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Posted 21 August 2009 - 03:21 PM
Stick your hand in from underneath nd release the catch!
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Posted 21 August 2009 - 03:24 PM
Take the grill out if you need to, and get to it from there...
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Posted 21 August 2009 - 03:41 PM
^^^ agreed not sure how a screwdriver from up top will do anything at all
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Posted 21 August 2009 - 06:20 PM
The screwdirver trick between the bonnet and nose cone works a treat, just make sure you have a cloth or rag around a very thin screwdriver. All you have to do is aim it at the spring loaded latch. Easiest way to do it without pulling anything apart.
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Posted 23 August 2009 - 04:43 PM
Easiest & least risky way is to remove the Grille & then get your hand in there to losen the catch or pull on the cable if there is still part of it connected to the catch.
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Posted 23 August 2009 - 05:02 PM
The screwdirver trick between the bonnet and nose cone works a treat, just make sure you have a cloth or rag around a very thin screwdriver. All you have to do is aim it at the spring loaded latch. Easiest way to do it without pulling anything apart.
A rag with butter knife. The blade is thinner than most screw drivers. Easy!
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Posted 23 August 2009 - 06:28 PM
well it wasnt easy as when i crashed the bonnet tip was bent down a little. couldnt get a knife in anywhere as the gap has bugger all clearence. took the grille out and i still couldnt get the thing to pop cos the bonnet was pushed a little to one side and someone had the press away from the edge while i tapped the release knob. bastard of a job but all fixed now:spoton:
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Posted 02 September 2009 - 08:35 PM
Drill 2 holes, 1 either side of center about 20mm apart.
Look through 1 and stick a small screwdriver through the other.
When you see the screwdriver touching the catch, lever slightly sideways till it opens.
When finished you can put 2 of those nice blue LED"s in the holes to flash it up and then the holes are their for next time.
Look through 1 and stick a small screwdriver through the other.
When you see the screwdriver touching the catch, lever slightly sideways till it opens.
When finished you can put 2 of those nice blue LED"s in the holes to flash it up and then the holes are their for next time.
Edited by LX2DR, 02 September 2009 - 08:39 PM.
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