Replacing Bonnet Release Cable

Kenneth Smith · 9th March 2020, 19:00

Hi, I need to replace my 2003 Rover 75 Tourer Bonnet Release Cable. The Bonnet won't open and I think the outer core has disappeared into the plastic cable connector housing as I can pull the release handle in the car right out to it's limit without releasing the bonnet. My problem is how do you remove the release handle in the car so I can pull the inner cable further out to release the bonnet, hopefully. Regards Ken

stocktake · 9th March 2020, 20:40

Hi Ken, in all probability the cable has come out of the junction box, quite a common issue. I will contact a moderator for you to PM instructions on how to get at the junction box

Edit: PM sent to moderator

Kenneth Smith · 10th March 2020, 10:48

Many thanks Stocktake. Regards Ken

9th March 2020, 19:00	#1
Kenneth Smith Avid contributor Rover 75 1.8T Tourer Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Hayling Island Posts: 214 Thanks: 56 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Replacing Bonnet Release Cable Hi, I need to replace my 2003 Rover 75 Tourer Bonnet Release Cable. The Bonnet won't open and I think the outer core has disappeared into the plastic cable connector housing as I can pull the release handle in the car right out to it's limit without releasing the bonnet. My problem is how do you remove the release handle in the car so I can pull the inner cable further out to release the bonnet, hopefully. Regards Ken

9th March 2020, 20:40	#2
stocktake Vis Whiz Rover 75 2.5 auto Saloon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: LEEDS Posts: 20,590 Thanks: 2,057 Thanked 3,056 Times in 1,621 Posts	Hi Ken, in all probability the cable has come out of the junction box, quite a common issue. I will contact a moderator for you to PM instructions on how to get at the junction box Edit: PM sent to moderator __________________ Dave... Lost a few stones and a Gall Bladder and part of a bile duct and all of my dignity in the suppository incident Last edited by stocktake; 9th March 2020 at 20:44..

10th March 2020, 10:48	#3
Kenneth Smith Avid contributor Rover 75 1.8T Tourer Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Hayling Island Posts: 214 Thanks: 56 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Many thanks Stocktake. Regards Ken