Bonnet pull cord broken!

Jul 21st, 2006, 13:58

Hi all any tips on how I can get the bonnet open please. The pull cord is broken and im a bit stuck. Many thanks!!

Jul 21st, 2006, 16:11

It may be possible to lever the grille up from the bottom, there are three plastic tabs that locate it in the valance panel. The alternative is to cut the two plastic retaining pins at the top using a hacksaw blade to remove the grille. From there you will be able to push the release pin to open the bonnet and facilitate replacement. Good luck!

I'm in a similar predicament where my cord is OK but the locking pin is jammed. Luckily for me, I took the grille out when I thought I had a problem.

Mike_Brace · Jul 21st, 2006, 17:45

It should be possible to gently esae the grille upwards till the bottom lugs come out. If they break it is possible to replace them with self tappers. Until you get a replacement it is possible to fit a piece of wire to the catch and feed it through the grille as a temporary bonnet release.

Mike

migrator · Jul 21st, 2006, 22:40

The bonnet release catch can be accessed from below with a long screwdriver or similar implement. You may have to drop the bottom tray (if one is fitted). I have opened a 2-series bonnet this way in the past (in the long ago past) so I know that it is possible. There is no need to damage the grill in any way.

Jul 21st, 2006, 13:58	#1
Tmachine Guest Location:	Bonnet pull cord broken! Hi all any tips on how I can get the bonnet open please. The pull cord is broken and im a bit stuck. Many thanks!!

Jul 21st, 2006, 17:45	#3
Mike_Brace Former contributor Last Online: Jul 2nd, 2022 07:54 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Rhosgoch, Anglesey	It should be possible to gently esae the grille upwards till the bottom lugs come out. If they break it is possible to replace them with self tappers. Until you get a replacement it is possible to fit a piece of wire to the catch and feed it through the grille as a temporary bonnet release. Mike __________________ A Volvo is for life not just for Christmas!

Jul 21st, 2006, 22:40	#4
migrator Aye - him again Last Online: Today 10:24 Join Date: May 2001 Location: HAWICK	The bonnet release catch can be accessed from below with a long screwdriver or similar implement. You may have to drop the bottom tray (if one is fitted). I have opened a 2-series bonnet this way in the past (in the long ago past) so I know that it is possible. There is no need to damage the grill in any way. __________________ (Ouch - that's another knuckle ...) VOC 11817

Jul 21st, 2006, 16:11	#2
wagoneer Guest Location:	It may be possible to lever the grille up from the bottom, there are three plastic tabs that locate it in the valance panel. The alternative is to cut the two plastic retaining pins at the top using a hacksaw blade to remove the grille. From there you will be able to push the release pin to open the bonnet and facilitate replacement. Good luck! I'm in a similar predicament where my cord is OK but the locking pin is jammed. Luckily for me, I took the grille out when I thought I had a problem.

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