Cable - Bonnet Release - Up to 03MY

76.16.29 Cable - Bonnet Release - Up To 03MY

Remove

1. Remove front grille.







2. Release LH headlamp from adjuster pin sockets.
3. Disconnect 2 multiplugs from headlamp and remove headlamp.







4. Drill out 4 rivets securing bonnet lock shield to bonnet platform and remove shield.
5. Disconnect bonnet release cable inner and outer from lock.







6. Remove 4 fasteners securing LH fascia closing panel to fascia and remove panel.







7. Remove 2 nuts securing bonnet release lever assembly to body.
8. Remove bonnet release cable from lever assembly.
9. Diesel models: Pull sound insulation away from bulkhead for access to bonnet release cable grommet.







10. Remove grommet from engine bulkhead.
11. Tie a draw string to end of bonnet release cable in passenger compartment.
12. Pull bonnet release cable, from bonnet lock end, until whole of cable is released.
13. Untie draw string from bonnet release cable and remove cable.
14. Remove grommet from cable.

Refit

1. Fit grommet to bonnet release cable.
2. Tie draw string to passenger compartment end of bonnet release cable.
3. Use draw string to pull bonnet release cable into position.
4. Fit grommet to engine bulkhead.
5. Untie draw string from bonnet release cable.
6. Position bonnet release lever assembly and connect bonnet release cable to lever.
7. Fit release lever assembly to body and tighten nuts to 10 Nm (7 lbf.ft).
8. Connect bonnet release cable to lock.
9. With assistance, operate bonnet release lever and check for correct operation of lock.
10. Fit fascia closing panel and secure with fasteners.
11. Fit bonnet lock shield and secure with rivets.
12. Position headlamp to body, connect multiplugs and fit headlamp to sockets.
13. Fit front grille.