Bonnet components - removal and refitting
Release cable
1 Working inside the vehicle, extract the three screws and remove the steering column shroud. Open the bonnet. Releasing the bonnet when the cable is broken is not easy: support the car securely on axle stands or ramps. Reach up between the bulkhead and remove the bolts securing the lock unit to the plenum chamber cover plate. The bonnet should be free to lift.
2 Draw the cable sideways and disengage the inner cable nipple from the release lever.
3 On the engine compartment side of the bulkhead, detach the cable grommet from the location bracket on the bonnet lock unit, and disconnect the cable from the lock.
Bonnet release cable-to-lock attachment
4 Withdraw the cable through the bulkhead and into the car interior for removal.
5 Refitting is a reversal of the removal procedure. On completion check the operation of the release mechanism before shutting the bonnet and again afterwards.
Lock
6 Open and support the bonnet.
7 Detach the cable grommet from the location bracket on the lock unit and disconnect the cable from the lock.
8 Undo the two retaining bolts and withdraw the lock unit from the plenum chamber cover plate.
9 Refit by reversing the removal procedure. If necessary adjust the position of the lock unit prior to fully tightening the retaining bolts.