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Rover 200 Workshop Manual (1995-1999)27 · Body
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Bonnet release cable

Make
Rover
Model
200 Workshop Manual
Year
1995–1999
Section
Exterior fittings › Bonnet release cable
BodyBonnet release cable

BONNET RELEASE CABLE

Service repair no - 76.16.29

Remove

  1. Remove bonnet lock. See this section.
Bonnet release cable – Remove bonnet lock. See this section.
  1. Remove remaining nuts securing bumper to bonnet locking platform.
  2. Carefully release top of bumper from bonnet locking platform to gain access to clip securing cable to locking platform.
  3. Release clip securing cable to locking platform and collect clip.
  4. Feed cable through aperture in locking panel valance.
Bonnet release cable – Feed cable through aperture in locking panel valance.
  1. Release 2 turnbuckles and remove fascia lower cover.
Bonnet release cable – Release 2 turnbuckles and remove fascia lower cover.
  1. Remove 2 bolts securing bonnet pull to mounting bracket to body.
  2. Release bonnet pull from mounting bracket.
  3. Release cable grommet from bulkhead and feed cable into car.

Refit

  1. Feed cable through bulkhead and secure grommet.
  2. Feed cable through aperture in locking platform valance.
  3. Fit clip securing cable to bonnet locking platform.
  4. Fit bonnet pull to mounting bracket.
  5. Position mounting bracket to body and tighten bolts to 10 Nm.
  6. Fit fascia lower cover and secure turnbuckles.
  7. Align bonnet to locking platform and tighten 2 outer nuts to 10 Nm.
  8. Fit bonnet lock. See this section.

Parts & tools for this job For 1995 Rover 200

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