Hood Latch Release Cable: Service and Repair

76.16.29 Cable - Bonnet Release - From 03MY

Remove

1. Remove the front grille.







2. Drill out 4 rivets securing bonnet lock shield to the bonnet locking platform and remove the shield.
3. Disconnect bonnet release cable from the bonnet lock.







4. Disconnect bonnet release cable from the front panel retaining clip.







5. Remove 2 nuts securing bonnet release lever to the 'A' post.
6. Disconnect bonnet release cable from the bonnet release lever.







7. Remove bonnet release cable grommet from the bulkhead.
8. Remove the bonnet release cable.
9. Remove grommet from the bonnet release cable.

Refit

1. Fit grommet to the bonnet release cable.
2. Position bonnet release cable to body and connect to the bonnet release lever.
3. Position bonnet release lever to 'A' post, fit nuts and tighten to 10 Nm (7 lbf.ft).
4. Fit bonnet release cable grommet to the bulkhead.
5. Connect bonnet release cable to the bonnet lock.
6. Align timing mark on bonnet release cable to retaining clip and secure to the clip.
7. With assistance operate bonnet release lever and check for the correct operation of the lock.
8. Fit bonnet lock shield and secure with rivets
9. Fit the front grille.