Bonnet Latch

[mikebravo]

Hi Folks,

I’m looking for a favour. I can pop the bonnet on my cali ok using the cable release, but the under-hood latch has broken or seized up so I can’t then get the hood open. I’m thinking I can unfasyen it with some tools but need to understand how it works first. Could anyone possibly take a picture of the latch mechanism, both in the hood and behind the grill, so I can see how it works?

Much appreciated
Thanks

 

[WelshGas]

Hi Folks,

I’m looking for a favour. I can pop the bonnet on my cali ok using the cable release, but the under-hood latch has broken or seized up so I can’t then get the hood open. I’m thinking I can unfasyen it with some tools but need to understand how it works first. Could anyone possibly take a picture of the latch mechanism, both in the hood and behind the grill, so I can see how it works?

Much appreciated
Thanks

Any use?

 

[ArunAlec]

Hi Folks,

I’m looking for a favour. I can pop the bonnet on my cali ok using the cable release, but the under-hood latch has broken or seized up so I can’t then get the hood open. I’m thinking I can unfasyen it with some tools but need to understand how it works first. Could anyone possibly take a picture of the latch mechanism, both in the hood and behind the grill, so I can see how it works?

Much appreciated
Thanks

Mine used to stick . The plastic latch lever/mechanism used to stick, so it now gets a regular spray. This video might help…https://www.bing.com/videos/search?...B8F8CCAF0EF220480C05B8F&view=detail&FORM=VIRE

 

[mikebravo]

Any use?

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Yup! That schematic is perfect. Thank you!

 

[mikebravo]

Mine used to stick . The plastic latch lever/mechanism used to stick, so it now gets a regular spray. This video might help…https://www.bing.com/videos/search?...B8F8CCAF0EF220480C05B8F&view=detail&FORM=VIRE

Thank you. If I can get if open I’ll try and free up the spring with wd40. Cheers.

 

[mikebravo]

Got it open! I put a flat head screwdriver in the gap between the flat edge of the plastic lever and the flat edge of the metal hook part. A slight turn of the screwdriver, 45 degrees clockwise, moved the hook to the left and released it. I’ve taken some photos here. The red line shows where you can wedge in the screwdriver. Once i got the bonnet open, I used a bit of bike lube to get the spring and hook moving freely again.

 

[Perfectos]

Got it open! I put a flat head screwdriver in the gap between the flat edge of the plastic lever and the flat edge of the metal hook part. A slight turn of the screwdriver, 45 degrees clockwise, moved the hook to the left and released it. I’ve taken some photos here. The red line shows where you can wedge in the screwdriver. Once i got the bonnet open, I used a bit of bike lube to get the spring and hook moving freely again.

White lithium grease (the spray type) applied to the moving parts will help stop the corrosion and keep the mech free.

 

[BikerGran]

Got it open! I put a flat head screwdriver in the gap between the flat edge of the plastic lever and the flat edge of the metal hook part. A slight turn of the screwdriver, 45 degrees clockwise, moved the hook to the left and released it. I’ve taken some photos here. The red line shows where you can wedge in the screwdriver. Once i got the bonnet open, I used a bit of bike lube to get the spring and hook moving freely again.

Thanks for the pictures - I shall lubricate mine forthwith hopefully to prevent this happening to mine1