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
- Open bonnet.
- Remove 8 screws securing grille.
- Remove grille.
- Slacken clamping bolt securing bonnet release cable.
- Remove cable from lock.
- Release cable from clip on underside of bonnet platform.
- Feed cable through valance.
- Collect cable grommet.
- Loosen clamping nut securing bonnet release pull to mounting bracket.
- Remove bonnet release pull from mounting bracket.
- Withdraw cable through bulkhead.
Refit
- Feed cable through bulkhead and fit bonnet release pull to mounting bracket. Tighten clamping nut.
- Route cable along inner wing.
- Feed cable through valance.
- Fit grommet between cable and valance.
- Fit cable to securing clip on underside of bonnet platform.
- Fit cable to lock and tighten clamping bolt.
- Check operation of release cable and bonnet lock and adjust if necessary.
- Fit grille and tighten screws.
- Close bonnet.
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