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turnah



Member Since: 30 Sep 2018
Location: Lancashire
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United Kingdom 2005 Defender 90 Td5 HT Belize Green
Bonnet release cable issue
I'm wondering if anyone would be willing to PM me how to release the bonnet. The cable has slipped out of the bonnet release on my TD5 90.

I've removed the grill and taken half the skin off my knuckles, but can't feel anything that could help me open it.

To make matters worse the darn thing won't start so I can't get it to a garage.

Thank you!
Michael



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Post #962083 18th Aug 2022 7:06am
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Retroanaconda



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There should be a lever that can be pulled to release the latch.
Post #962094 18th Aug 2022 8:30am
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Retroanaconda



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Visible on the latch here:

Post #962095 18th Aug 2022 8:33am
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rallysteve



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United Kingdom 2002 Defender 110 Td5 DCPU Keswick Green
Indeed it is possible but is a bit of a faff. From memory when i had to do this on mine (after reassembling the front end and realising i had forgotten to connect the cable just as i pushed the bonnet down to close it Embarassed ) i recall using a small spanner to pry the lever to open the latch. You might find putting a little downwards pressure on the front of the bonnet makes the latch slightly easier to operate.

At least you dont have an A-bar, spotlights and winch as it makes getting the grille off so much more tricky! Rolling with laughter

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Post #962097 18th Aug 2022 8:42am
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turnah



Member Since: 30 Sep 2018
Location: Lancashire
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United Kingdom 2005 Defender 90 Td5 HT Belize Green
Sorted, thank you very much everyone!

I managed to create a device out of a hacksaw to pull the lever. Quick wiggle of a wire and engine back in business too.
Post #962098 18th Aug 2022 8:44am
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lightning



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Now fit a device to stop thieves opening your bonnet so easily !!
Post #962133 18th Aug 2022 1:48pm
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