HELP!! Bonnet catch jammed **OPENED**

Post by **user_3150** » 24 Sep 2005, 01:49

Sorry Bernie for the lack of replies. If you want any more help let us know. My wife has the car all day tommorrow but I could get more info or pic's on Sunday if you like.

bernie · Post by **bernie** » 24 Sep 2005, 03:34

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by martyhopkirk

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/ ... C01567.jpg
This type of Front end Bernie?
YES
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/ ... C01564.jpg
10MM nut under cover (top) and hex screw bottom- same on other side is what you neet to remove in order to free the catch and replace the cable. Sadly only accesible with the bonnet open.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/ ... C01566.jpg
The cable - the only bit where its accesible in the engine bay, right by the NS lamp.
Good luck.
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Marty I'm trying to place the last picture as that's where I need to be at.
Could you possibly take another picture so I can see where in relation to other bits.
Do you think this area is best coming from under the engine or from the front?
Is your the TD model with intercooler? If I can somehow remove the air pipe beside the battery do you think i could get to the cable?
Thanks for your help.

bernie · Post by **bernie** » 24 Sep 2005, 03:37

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Alec

Sorry Bernie for the lack of replies. If you want any more help let us know. My wife has the car all day tommorrow but I could get more info or pic's on Sunday if you like.
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Thanks for the offer Alec, as I said to Marty any photos will help or try yourself to access the cable with the bonnet closed and see if it's possible when it's open

bernie · Post by **bernie** » 25 Sep 2005, 00:32

OPENED!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks Marty (for the photos) and Alec (offer of help)
It only took 8 hours to open

Post by **martyhopkirk** » 25 Sep 2005, 02:39

Well go on - spill the beans Bernie - HOW?
(and how much damage!)

Mandrake · Post by **Mandrake** » 25 Sep 2005, 03:53

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by martyhopkirk

Well go on - spill the beans Bernie - HOW?
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If the HA2 threads are anything to go by, he will keep us in suspense for 2 days before telling us. [:D][:D]
Regards,
Simon

Post by **user_3150** » 25 Sep 2005, 14:52

Come on Bernie tell all. I was just going outside with camera in hand to take some piccies. I'm glad I looked on the forum first.

bernie · Post by **bernie** » 25 Sep 2005, 19:18

Ok Ok
This is how:-
Remove indicator lamp
Release trim from under lamp
Remove lower H/L screw
Remove torx screw and 10mm bolt from inside front bumper.
Lever up the bonnet and remove the 2 top screws from the H/L and move it to the right.
NOW you can get a hook on the release cable and just pull, simple!!!
Took 2 evenings and a whole Saturday

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