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MG TF Factory Workshop Manual (2002-2005)18 · Body
18 · Body & interior

Bonnet locking platform - r/r access (page 3 of 3)

Make
MG
Model
TF Factory Workshop Manual
Year
2002–2005
Section
Exterior fittings
BodyBonnet locking platform - r/r access · page 3 of 3
Diagram
  1. Remove stud securing carpet to inner wheel arch.
  2. Release carpet from door seal and 5 velcro strips.
  3. Remove 2 studs securing carpet to ’B’ post, and release carpet from door seal and velcro to reveal cables.
Remove 2 studs securing carpet to ’B’ post, and release carpet from door seal and velcro t
  1. Release cable from 3 sill clips and 3 ’B’ post clips.
  2. Release cable from floorpan crossmember.
  3. Release grommet from scuttle and remove cable.

Refit

  1. Feed cable through scuttle and under carpet insulation.
  2. Position grommet to cable timing mark and engage grommet to scuttle.
  3. Position cable to front inner wing and through hole in body.
  4. Engage cable and abutment to bonnet lock plate.
  5. Engage grommet to body.
  6. Fit headlamp assembly. See ELECTRICAL, Repairs.
  7. Engage cable to inner wing clip and tighten earth header bolt to 9 Nm.
  8. Feed cable through floorpan crossmember and engage to clips.
  9. Position carpet and secure with studs and velcro.
  10. Position carpet beneath door flip seal.
  11. Fit grommet to cable and position to timing mark.
  12. Position cable through hole in hoodwell panel and luggage compartment bulkhead.
  13. Engage cable and abutment to bonnet release lever.
  14. Position lever to bulkhead and tighten bolts to 9 Nm.
  15. Position carpet beneath luggage compartment flip seal.
  16. Engage grommet and cable clip.
  17. Fit hoodwell trim. See Interior trim components.
  18. Fit engine compartment access panel. See this section.
  19. Fit front bumper valance. See this section.

Parts & tools for this job For 2002 MG TF

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