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bj_dove

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if the cable is snapped somehwere it could be more difficult than this, but if it has just come away at the handle.. just grab the cable with pliers and pull on it. you could do the same if you can find where the cable is snapped if that is the case. also if it seems hard to 'pop' have someone push down on the front of the bonnet while you pull.

p.s make sure you are pulling on the steel cable inside the plastic coating as pulling on the plastic will get you nowhere!

predator Grand Master

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I've been opening mine with pliers for 6 months ;) I had to do the above and find the break and cut off a bit of the plastic to get to the wire. It works ok.

To replace the cable itself, you have to take the RHS guard off as it runs along there -- bit of stuffing around which I haven't got around to yet.

blind_elk Grand Master

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If you don't have a front mount it wil be easier, but simply jack up the front of the car and manually release the bonnet lock. You should be able to see / feel where the cable attaches to the bonnet lock - move the pivot arm to the driver's side and the lock should release.

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