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Chat Area => General Car Chat => Topic started by: trickyvicky on 12 April 2012, 18:33:40

Title: Bonnet release broken !
Post by: trickyvicky on 12 April 2012, 18:33:40
I have newly acquired 'T' plate 2.5 TD Estate - and the plastic bonnet release by the driver's foot well has been broken off - I need to put some oil in and therefore need access to the engine bay - I believe I can tug the wire with some pliers (from what I have read) with a friend pressing down gently on the bonnet to assist in the releasing the bonnet catch - however, I cannot find out how to remove the black plastic panel in the right hand side of the driver's well to get to the wire (I am assuming that's where it is) - any guidance anyone please ?

Many thanks
Title: Re: Bonnet release broken !
Post by: TheBoy on 12 April 2012, 18:37:28
remove the black strip over the sill (one with Vauxhall logo on), revealing 4 torx screws. Remove 2 screws, and move front edge out of way, revealing another torx. Another torx near where handle should be. Plastic panel slides backwards, and out.
Title: Re: Bonnet release broken !
Post by: zirk on 12 April 2012, 23:21:03
My money is the strap is seized / jammed / broken under the bonnet.

 :-X
Title: Re: Bonnet release broken !
Post by: The Red Baron on 12 April 2012, 23:49:00
I have newly acquired 'T' plate 2.5 TD Estate - and the plastic bonnet release by the driver's foot well has been broken off - I need to put some oil in and therefore need access to the engine bay - I believe I can tug the wire with some pliers (from what I have read) with a friend pressing down gently on the bonnet to assist in the releasing the bonnet catch - however, I cannot find out how to remove the black plastic panel in the right hand side of the driver's well to get to the wire (I am assuming that's where it is) - any guidance anyone please ?

Many thanks
come up to the midlands meet on the 29th. will sort it out for you.
see the midlands meet section.  :y
Title: Re: Bonnet release broken !
Post by: trickyvicky on 13 April 2012, 00:15:55
remove the black strip over the sill (one with Vauxhall logo on), revealing 4 torx screws. Remove 2 screws, and move front edge out of way, revealing another torx. Another torx near where handle should be. Plastic panel slides backwards, and out.

Many thanks indeedee !  Will check it out and report back - very much appreciated !  Thanks !
Title: Re: Bonnet release broken !
Post by: trickyvicky on 13 April 2012, 00:17:38
I have newly acquired 'T' plate 2.5 TD Estate - and the plastic bonnet release by the driver's foot well has been broken off - I need to put some oil in and therefore need access to the engine bay - I believe I can tug the wire with some pliers (from what I have read) with a friend pressing down gently on the bonnet to assist in the releasing the bonnet catch - however, I cannot find out how to remove the black plastic panel in the right hand side of the driver's well to get to the wire (I am assuming that's where it is) - any guidance anyone please ?

Many thanks
come up to the midlands meet on the 29th. will sort it out for you.
see the midlands meet section.  :y

Thanks for the offer - if I can't resolve before then - count me in ! :-)