bonnet catches

rayf · 8th May 2016, 17:08

What all has to be dismantled to replace the N/S bonnet catch on a 75?

Simondi · 8th May 2016, 17:17

Hi Ray

I can't recall at the moment but I think there is a how to about this.

I'm sure someone will post up a link shortly

jackatesme · 8th May 2016, 19:26

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Originally Posted by rayf

What all has to be dismantled to replace the N/S bonnet catch on a 75?

I had this done recently,bumper off and horn and headlight. When fitting new catch not too tight and check movement by pulling cable,before closing bonnet.

rayf · 9th May 2016, 08:31

Many thanks for the replys

Lord of Hog · 9th May 2016, 13:59

Or, once you've got the bumper off, you could take off the crash bar, lights and slam panel in one so you can get at the catch at the angle that suits you rather than the one the car wants to dictate. Just be careful when reassembling as there are a few millimetres of play available which may result in your bonnet release claw(if you have one) snagging behind one of the grille bars.

jackatesme · 9th May 2016, 15:49

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Originally Posted by rayf

Many thanks for the replys

Should add,mines a facelift,don't know if any difference.

macafee2 · 9th May 2016, 19:41

from memory.bumper off, undo the bolts of top of slam panel. attach string to off side end of near side bonnet release cable, this will help pull the cable back to the junction box when you have finished

lift slam panel, takes some force. wangle out catch.

while you are doing this it may be worth replace both the offise and nearside bonnet release cables. i recently had one snap.

mcafee2

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Lord of Hog Gets stuck in Rover 75 2.5 V6 in Wedgwood Blue Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Felbridge, East Grinstead Posts: 982 Thanks: 250 Thanked 294 Times in 206 Posts	Or, once you've got the bumper off, you could take off the crash bar, lights and slam panel in one so you can get at the catch at the angle that suits you rather than the one the car wants to dictate. Just be careful when reassembling as there are a few millimetres of play available which may result in your bonnet release claw(if you have one) snagging behind one of the grille bars. __________________ Conformity is not morality. Consensus is not truth. Last edited by Lord of Hog; 9th May 2016 at 14:01.. Reason: Senility ...not altogether premature

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rayf Regular poster Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Ellon Posts: 50 Thanks: 27 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Many thanks for the replys

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macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,929 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	from memory.bumper off, undo the bolts of top of slam panel. attach string to off side end of near side bonnet release cable, this will help pull the cable back to the junction box when you have finished lift slam panel, takes some force. wangle out catch. while you are doing this it may be worth replace both the offise and nearside bonnet release cables. i recently had one snap. mcafee2