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Retroanaconda Member Since: 04 Jan 2012 Location: Scotland Posts: 2519 |
There should be a lever that can be pulled to release the latch.
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18th Aug 2022 8:30am |
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Retroanaconda Member Since: 04 Jan 2012 Location: Scotland Posts: 2519 |
Visible on the latch here:
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18th Aug 2022 8:33am |
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rallysteve Member Since: 10 Feb 2014 Location: South Yorks Posts: 2194 |
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 ) 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! Steve 02' 110 TD5 Double Cab Rebuild Thread 84' 90 3.9 V8 Caged Pickup Build Thread Mobile Diesel Heater Build Thread |
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18th Aug 2022 8:42am |
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turnah Member Since: 30 Sep 2018 Location: Lancashire Posts: 40 |
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. |
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18th Aug 2022 8:44am |
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lightning Member Since: 23 Apr 2009 Location: High Peak, Derbyshire Posts: 2158 |
Now fit a device to stop thieves opening your bonnet so easily !!
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18th Aug 2022 1:48pm |
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