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Land Rover Defender 90 Workshop Manual (NAS)22 · Chassis and body
22 · Body & interior

Bonnet release cable

Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender 90 Workshop Manual (NAS)
Section
Repair › Bonnet release cable
Chassis and bodyBonnet release cable

BONNET RELEASE CABLE

Service repair no - 76.16.29

Remove

  1. Open bonnet.
  2. Remove 8 screws securing grille.
  3. Remove grille.
Bonnet release cable – Remove grille.
  1. Slacken clamping bolt securing bonnet release cable.
  2. Remove cable from lock.
  3. Release cable from clip on underside of bonnet platform.
  4. Feed cable through valance.
  5. Collect cable grommet.
  6. Loosen clamping nut securing bonnet release pull to mounting bracket.
  7. Remove bonnet release pull from mounting bracket.
  8. Withdraw cable through bulkhead.

Refit

  1. Feed cable through bulkhead and fit bonnet release pull to mounting bracket. Tighten clamping nut.
  2. Route cable along inner wing.
  3. Feed cable through valance.
  4. Fit grommet between cable and valance.
  5. Fit cable to securing clip on underside of bonnet platform.
  6. Fit cable to lock and tighten clamping bolt.
  7. Check operation of release cable and bonnet lock and adjust if necessary.
  8. Fit grille and tighten screws.
  9. Close bonnet.

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