Broken bonnet release cable - how to open bonnet?

GTlegs · Post by **GTlegs** » Mon Jun 15, 2009 12:50 pm

Just what the subject says. My L-series bonnet release cable finally snapped. Any tips on how to open the bonnet up without the cable?

Thanks

Matt · Post by **Matt** » Mon Jun 15, 2009 6:14 pm

I would be trying to take the grill off carefully and releasing it with a set of pliers...

SCOOBIDOO · Post by **SCOOBIDOO** » Mon Jun 15, 2009 7:28 pm

GTlegs wrote:Just what the subject says. My L-series bonnet release cable finally snapped. Any tips on how to open the bonnet up without the cable?

Thanks

I always use the forklift with this kind of thing

timmo · Post by **timmo** » Mon Jun 15, 2009 8:39 pm

I remember being able to somehow reach up to the latch and flick the lever from underneath the bumper, once i worked it out it was simple

AlpineRaven · Post by **AlpineRaven** » Mon Jun 15, 2009 9:29 pm

Last time I did it was using a screw driver thru the grill but cant remember how.. that was like 7 years ago..

Otherwise it would be removing the grill and find somewhere where it'll release...
Cheers
AP

Porty · Post by **Porty** » Mon Jun 15, 2009 9:52 pm

yeah timmos right.. same thing happened to my bonnet release cable on my L series.. you just hav to reach up under the bumber to where the latch mechanism is and flick a little lever to the left.. that will pop it..

discopotato03 · Post by **discopotato03** » Fri Jun 19, 2009 5:33 pm

Yep , reach up from under the bumper - easy .

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