Bonnet release cable - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Working inside the vehicle, extract the three
screws and remove the steering column
shroud. Open the bonnet. If the cable is broken,
the release latch must be operated using a
suitably shaped bar through the grille aperture.
2 Extract the single screw and remove the cable bracket from the steering column.
3 Working within the engine compartment, pull the cable grommet from the bonnet latch bracket and then disengage the cable end fitting from the latch (see illustration).
8.3 Bonnet cable attachment at latch and bracket (arrowed)
4 Unclip the cable from the side of the engine compartment.
5 Withdraw the cable through the engine compartment rear bulkhead into the vehicle interior.
Refitting
6 Refitting is a reversal of removal.
See also:
Flywheel/driveplate - removal, inspection and refitting
Note: The manufacturers recommend that the
flywheel/driveplate securing bolts are renewed
after slackening. Suitable thread-locking agent
will be required to coat the bolt threads.
Removal
1 If t ...
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leaks. Pay particular attention to the areas
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1 Frequent oil and filter changes are the most
important preventative maintenance
procedures which can be undertaken by the
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