Bonnet release

[Kal-El]

Just to add to my woes, my car bonnet release has jammed. Any ideas how to get the bonnet open without damaging anything?

Thanks

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[Kal-El]

Damn, looks like I'll have to destroy the bonnet then unless anyone knows another way?

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[Dave N500 CHM]

Sorry chap cant help.
Some really crap advice could go something like this:
You could get someone to tug and wiggle the bonnet about while you pull the release mechanism.

[GreenV8S]

Has the cable actualy snapped, or just not completely releasing the bonnet? If it's snaped, maybe worth seeing if you can intercept the cable somewhere and use the remains to release the bonnet. Otherwise, if you can get at the latch, it is possible (but bl**dy awkward) to insert a wire hook between the latch plate and the spring and use that to release the latch.

[Ricardo Bertone]

Hi

Try getting a colleague to press down on the bonnet directly above the catch to relieve the spring pressure while you gradually pull the release handle - don't snatch at it.

If that fails try releasing the handle from the underside of the dash and pulling the release with the inner/outer cable straight rather than bent - there is usually a lot of slack in the cable under the dash, etc.

Ricardo