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turnah

Member Since: 30 Sep 2018
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 40

Bonnet release cable issue

I'm wondering if anyone would be willing to PM me how to release the bonnet. The cable has slipped out of the bonnet release on my TD5 90.

I've removed the grill and taken half the skin off my knuckles, but can't feel anything that could help me open it.

To make matters worse the darn thing won't start so I can't get it to a garage.

Thank you!
Michael

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18th Aug 2022 7:06am

Retroanaconda

Member Since: 04 Jan 2012
Location: Scotland
Posts: 2639

There should be a lever that can be pulled to release the latch.

18th Aug 2022 8:30am

Retroanaconda

Member Since: 04 Jan 2012
Location: Scotland
Posts: 2639

Visible on the latch here:

18th Aug 2022 8:33am

rallysteve

Member Since: 10 Feb 2014
Location: Cumbria
Posts: 2227

2002 Defender 110 Td5 DCPU Keswick Green

Indeed it is possible but is a bit of a faff. From memory when i had to do this on mine (after reassembling the front end and realising i had forgotten to connect the cable just as i pushed the bonnet down to close it

) i recall using a small spanner to pry the lever to open the latch. You might find putting a little downwards pressure on the front of the bonnet makes the latch slightly easier to operate.

At least you dont have an A-bar, spotlights and winch as it makes getting the grille off so much more tricky!

Steve 02' 110 TD5 Double Cab Rebuild Thread

18th Aug 2022 8:42am

turnah

Member Since: 30 Sep 2018
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 40

Sorted, thank you very much everyone!

I managed to create a device out of a hacksaw to pull the lever. Quick wiggle of a wire and engine back in business too.

18th Aug 2022 8:44am

lightning

Member Since: 23 Apr 2009
Location: High Peak, Derbyshire
Posts: 2748

Now fit a device to stop thieves opening your bonnet so easily !!

18th Aug 2022 1:48pm

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