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:
Contact breaker points renewal (Every 12 000 miles or 12
months)
1 Spring back the retaining clips or undo the
screws as appropriate and lift off the
distributor cap.
2 Withdraw the rotor arm from the distributor
shaft.
3 On the Bosch distributor disconnect th ...
Initial start-up after overhaul or major repair
1 Make a final check to ensure that
everything has been reconnected to the
engine and that no rags or tools have been left
in the engine bay.
2 Check that oil and coolant levels are
correct.
3 S ...
General Repair Procedures
Whenever servicing, repair or overhaul work
is carried out on the car or its components, it
is necessary to observe the following
procedures and instructions. This will assist in
carrying out the ...
