How to open the bonnet if the cable is disconnected?

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How to open the bonnet if the cable is disconnected?

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Hi All

Bit of a problem. My mates polo has the bonnet release cable disconnected. How exactly do I make the bonnet pop open to replace it?

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Alex
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A crowbar :lol:

Only kidding Alex. I'm going down to VW's in the week as might have a leak in my tailgate so i'll ask them, see if they've got any tips.
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Post by Bepe »

think if you take th badge out alex you can get through that way to prise it open
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How did you get on. Have you tried it that way. Thats all the fella at VW could suggest.
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Mole grips on the wire :)
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Ah yeah. Very simple.
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