Bonnet release

Baz1a · 27th September 2016, 11:55

I have been refitting the driver's side sun roof drain pipe (successfully) but now the bonnet release cable has gone slack. I must have disturbed it when removing the interior trim containing the bonnet release lever. the cable is still attached at the lever end but too slack to release the bonnet.

The bonnet is still open fortunately, so before I shut it could someone please point me to where I should look to tighten the cable?

many thanks
Baz

Dallas · 27th September 2016, 13:06

Check the cable hasn't popped out of the metal frame at the interior handle. There is a small white plastic collar that pushes into its position at the end of the metal frame on teh handle.

Also, check the cable junction box that is under the bonnet, its a small black plastic box that sits on the O/S wing next to the power steering fluid reservoir (cable may have popped out).

Baz1a · 27th September 2016, 13:48

thanks Dallas, you were spot-on. The cable had jumped out of the release handle bracket. I had to remove the bracket (just two hex screws ) to pop it back in properly.

Thanks for saving the day, or as my son said to the student loan people; thank you so much , I will never be able to repay you !

When I've worked out how to attach photos ? I'll attach them in-case anyone else has the same problem.

27th September 2016, 11:55	#1
Baz1a Newbie Rover 75 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: BRIGHTON Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Bonnet release I have been refitting the driver's side sun roof drain pipe (successfully) but now the bonnet release cable has gone slack. I must have disturbed it when removing the interior trim containing the bonnet release lever. the cable is still attached at the lever end but too slack to release the bonnet. The bonnet is still open fortunately, so before I shut it could someone please point me to where I should look to tighten the cable? many thanks Baz

27th September 2016, 13:06	#2
Dallas This is my second home 1979 Capri 1.6L, 1982 Capri 1.6L, 2016 Dacia Stepway Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dorset Posts: 8,595 Thanks: 3,496 Thanked 3,397 Times in 2,218 Posts	Check the cable hasn't popped out of the metal frame at the interior handle. There is a small white plastic collar that pushes into its position at the end of the metal frame on teh handle. Also, check the cable junction box that is under the bonnet, its a small black plastic box that sits on the O/S wing next to the power steering fluid reservoir (cable may have popped out).

27th September 2016, 13:48	#3
Baz1a Newbie Rover 75 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: BRIGHTON Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	thanks Dallas, you were spot-on. The cable had jumped out of the release handle bracket. I had to remove the bracket (just two hex screws ) to pop it back in properly. Thanks for saving the day, or as my son said to the student loan people; thank you so much , I will never be able to repay you ! When I've worked out how to attach photos ? I'll attach them in-case anyone else has the same problem.