Replacement of bonnet-release cable andrelease lever
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Replacement of bonnet-release cable and
release lever
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Note
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To facilitate the installation of a new bonnet-release cable, a
pull-through wire can be fitted by means of the old cable when it is
removed.
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1.
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Open the bonnet and release
the sheathing for the bonnet-release
cable by removing the clamp.
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Note
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To open the bonnet in an emergency or if the bonnet-release
mechanism is broken, use special tool 8292963.
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2.
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Detach the bonnet-release cable from the bonnet lock by first unfastening the
bonnet lock spring and then removing the cable from the spring.
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3.
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Withdraw the bonnet-release cable from the radiator cross- member to
the bulkhead partition.
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4.
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Open the driver's door.
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5.
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Remove the ICE module from under the knee shield on the driver's side,
as follows:
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Lift away the fuse-holder cover.
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Remove the lower section of the instrument panel on the driver's
side.
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Remove the floor ventilation duct secured by a screw in the bottom of
the fuse holder.
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Remove the ICE module and relay holder by removing the plastic nut
securing the relay-holder bracket and the two relay-holder retaining
screws.
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6.
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Remove the two screws securing the fuse holder and bend it
aside.
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7.
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Fold down the front of the carpet.
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8.
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Remove the release lever assembly by prising open the locking tabs with
two screwdrivers, one from above and one from below, and withdraw the
assembly rearwards and outwards.
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9.
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Withdraw the bonnet-release cable and release lever assembly (as a single unit)
through the bulkhead partition.
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Note
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Fitting a new bonnet-release cable will be facilitated by means of a pull-through
consisting of thin steel wire with a loop at the end which is either pushed through the bulkhead
partition by hand or pulled through the it with the old bonnet-release cable that is to be
replaced.
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1.
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Pull the pull-through wire
through the bulkhead partition and hook
the new bonnet-release cable to the loop in the end.
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Note
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Wrap insulating tape round the joint and lubricate the cable with
petroleum jelly (Vaseline) to facilitate its passage.
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2.
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Pull the bonnet-release cable through the bulkhead partition. Push
the cable to ease it along at the same time as you pull it.
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3.
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Press the release-lever assembly into place.
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4.
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Fit the fuse holder by means of the two retaining bolts.
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5.
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Fit the ICE module as follows:
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Fit the ICE module and the relay holder.
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Fit the air distribution ducting.
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Fit the lower section of the instrument panel.
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6.
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Pull the bonnet-release cable to the radiator cross-member via the lead-
through in the bottom of the washer fluid reservoir filler opening.
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7.
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Feed the bonnet-release cable through the clamp and into the bonnet
lock.
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8.
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Tension the bonnet lock.
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9.
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Tension the bonnet-release cable and tighten the clamp.
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10.
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If necessary, lubricate the bonnet lock spring and striker pin
socket.
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11.
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Check the operation of the bonnet-release mechanism.
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