Here you go...


When I went to open the bonnet to check my oil I found that it didn't open. I used the search function on the forum and found what had happened. I had accidently knocked the bonnet cable when I was relocating the horn after I had fitted my intercooler. I found A description on how to do the job but no pictures. As a picture paints a thousand words I decided to take some photos when I was doing the job and post them to help others. It,s my first attempt So here goes....

The tools you will need are

• Long pointed noise pliers
• Long thin Philips screwdriver
• 10mm spanner
• A torch

1. Insert the pliers through the grill above and to the left of the Ford badge. (Fig 1)
2. Grab hold of the rubber boot at the end of the cable at the locking mechanism and pull it towards you. Fig 2
3. It will not need a lot of force to dislodge it. (Fig 3)

Fig 1 Fig 2 Fig 3



4. When the rubber boot is out of the way look through the grill and you will see the white plastic collet that connects to the bonnet release drive pin. (Fig 4) Using the long thin screwdriver or pliers if they will fit apply a force against this plastic collet and using the key try to open the lock. You will possibly feel the drive pin rengage as you turn the key. The bonnet will open when you do this. Remove the plastic airduct cover that sits over the bonnet mechanism to allow access (6 screws Fig 5)

5. Push the white plastic collet back into place and try to engage it with the release mechanism drive pin. If you can't get it then use the 10mm spanner and remove the two bolts that hold the bonnet catch onto the car (Fig 6). There is also a wire at the bottom of this catch disconnect this as well. When this is removed you will see the drive pin. It's a white cross shaped piece of plastic with 2 locating lugs on it. using the pliers pinch the plastic lugs to compress them a bit and try it again. It should engage without to much trouble.

Fig 4 Fig 5 Fig 6




6. Before you close the bonnet test that your repair has worked by closing the bonnet catch with your screwdriver and then operating it with your key. (Fig 7&8) Once you are happy that it works refit your plastic cover.

Fig 7 Fig 8





Hope this has helped and try not to notice the dirt under the bonnet of my car.