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(Message started by: Alastair on Feb 5^th, 2007, 10:43am)

Title: Broken Bonnet Catch -2
Post by Alastair on Feb 5^th, 2007, 10:43am

I have a 98' 2.3 GhiaX. On Saturday while preparing to top up the screenwash, the plastic release for the bonnet safety catch came away in my hand. I have managed to wiggle the handle out (in case lost/ damaged whilst moving) but how do I : -
a) get the bonnet to release so I can see how to refix / replace the handle

b) remove the grille if the bolts are inside.

Help Please
Alastair

Title: Re: Broken Bonnet Catch -2
Post by Highlander on Feb 5^th, 2007, 10:47am

Has the plastic handle come off completely or is it still hanging inside the bonnet?

If its still connected to the cable then just pull it forwards, if its come off then you should be able to get to the cable through the grill or through the opening of the bonnet or poke the safety catch open with a length of wood/knitting needle etc

Title: Re: Broken Bonnet Catch -2
Post by Alastair on Feb 5^th, 2007, 10:58am

Thanks Highlander

The handle has come off (and out) completely. I couldn't see where the catch was located and have obviously just taken it for granted and not really looked at the fixing. If more access is required can the grille be moved from the outside.

Alastair

Title: Re: Broken Bonnet Catch -2
Post by Highlander on Feb 5^th, 2007, 11:22am

Hi, no its bolted on from underneath, i've just had a look at mine, you can push it open with a long bit of something if the bonnet release catch is opened first

Title: Re: Broken Bonnet Catch -2
Post by Alastair on Feb 5^th, 2007, 11:34am

Thanks. Didn't mean to drag you out in the cold.

Iwill try poking / pushing etc. and let you know

Alastair ( EH12 so almost a neighbour)

Title: Re: Broken Bonnet Catch -2
Post by Highlander on Feb 5^th, 2007, 11:45am

lol where are you? i'm near Broxburn

Title: Re: Broken Bonnet Catch -2
Post by Alastair on Feb 5^th, 2007, 12:10pm

East Craigs - between Maybury and Barnton

Title: Re: Broken Bonnet Catch -2
Post by Highlander on Feb 5^th, 2007, 12:26pm

Not far at all :)

Title: Re: Broken Bonnet Catch -2
Post by Alastair on Feb 9^th, 2007, 5:55pm

Thanks Highlander
Handle for safety catch now re-installed.
I am told that the skin will grow back and if I stick to long sleeve shirts the scars should not be noticeable.
Alastair