Laguna bonnet stuck

Merlin

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Feb 3, 2007, 12:53:28 PM2/3/07

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Hi,
I have a problem where my cable seems to have stretched
and I cannot open my bonnet.
Anyone have any idea how to open it?
TIA

dsc...@supanet.com

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Feb 3, 2007, 4:35:19 PM2/3/07

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the bonnet has two catches at either corner, using a long screwdriver
or similar
and a torch lie under the front, and looking up you can push both to
release.

Merlin

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Feb 3, 2007, 4:37:32 PM2/3/07

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Thanks, I will try it tomorrow.

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Feb 3, 2007, 5:16:30 PM2/3/07

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If its just a bit stiff, get someone else to hold the bonnet down
while you operate the release.

JB.

TMC

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Feb 4, 2007, 5:20:27 AM2/4/07

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"Merlin" <not...@Hotmail.com> wrote in message
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Open as described by others

>Once you get it open it will most likely be the little black plastic clip
>on the end of one of the cables which of course Renault do not sell
>separately. I made a replacement form a bit of steel in a few minutes
>rather than forking out for a new cable assembly this was about 3 years ago
>so they may do the clip now

Tony

Merlin

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Feb 4, 2007, 3:55:59 PM2/4/07

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Ok, I spent 90 minutes under the car today,
pushing,pulling and cursing, as I am not sure
which bit will release the bonnet. I can just
about see the two catches as I lay on my
back but I am not sure which bit I should be
pushing up, sideways or pulling down.

Any guidance as I am going out again tomorrow.

TIA

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Feb 4, 2007, 6:05:48 PM2/4/07

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On 4 Feb, 20:55, "Merlin" <noth...@Hotmail.com> wrote:
> Ok, I spent 90 minutes under the car today,
> pushing,pulling and cursing, as I am not sure
> which bit will release the bonnet. I can just
> about see the two catches as I lay on my
> back but I am not sure which bit I should be
> pushing up, sideways or pulling down.
>
> Any guidance as I am going out again tomorrow.
>
> TIA
>

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> > "Merlin" <noth...@Hotmail.com> wrote in message

> >news:u7CdnTDv76SKUVnY...@bt.com...
> >> Hi,
> >> I have a problem where my cable seems to have stretched
> >> and I cannot open my bonnet.
> >> Anyone have any idea how to open it?
> >> TIA
> > Open as described by others
>
> >>Once you get it open it will most likely be the little black plastic clip
> >>on the end of one of the cables which of course Renault do not sell
> >>separately. I made a replacement form a bit of steel in a few minutes
> >>rather than forking out for a new cable assembly this was about 3 years
> >>ago so they may do the clip now
>

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push the catch up anywhere till it pops open

gazzafield

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Feb 5, 2007, 11:16:51 AM2/5/07

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"Merlin" <not...@Hotmail.com> wrote in message

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> Ok, I spent 90 minutes under the car today,
> pushing,pulling and cursing, as I am not sure
> which bit will release the bonnet. I can just
> about see the two catches as I lay on my
> back but I am not sure which bit I should be
> pushing up, sideways or pulling down.
>
> Any guidance as I am going out again tomorrow.

In the Haynes tradition, have an assistant thump down both sides of the
bonnet while the release lever is worked from the inside. The catches are
roughly at the inner line of the headlights. When bonnet finally gives in
douse the feckers in WD40 and do this every other month. Laguna's are
notorious for it.