Just serviced and now I can't open the service bonnet

[Lucozade]

I've just had a service done and decided I'd check fluid levels at the weekend.

However, the pull handle for the service bonnet is not releasing. I've checked and it's not locked.

The button pops up but the pull handle doesn't.

Is there an easy way to release it without damaging anything?

[SP6 Animal]

Isn't there enough flex in the bonnet to pull it up once you've popped the other two?

[Lucozade]

SP6 Animal said:

Isn't there enough flex in the bonnet to pull it up once you've popped the other two?

Was too worried it might damage the hole in the service bonnet or the pin.

[plasticman]

you can remove the 2 allen bolts that the bonnet hinges on then slide it forward

[Lucozade]

plasticman said:

you can remove the 2 allen bolts that the bonnet hinges on then slide it forward

Ok, located them. Just can't budge them !

WD40 sprayed on, bolts just won't move an mm.

Edited by Lucozade on Monday 26th April 14:17

[Lucozade]

for the record, I sorted it. The pull flap wasn't popping up enough, I used a very fine screwdriver and it released. A bit of cleaning around the edges and it's working fine again. Just as well really as those allen bolts are practically welded on !