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How to open the bonnet if the cable is disconnected?

Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 10:02 am
by alexperkins
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?

Cheers

Alex

Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 11:07 am
by lolhoward
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.

Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 11:07 am
by Bepe
think if you take th badge out alex you can get through that way to prise it open

Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2008 11:19 am
by lolhoward
How did you get on. Have you tried it that way. Thats all the fella at VW could suggest.

Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2008 6:22 pm
by alexperkins
Mole grips on the wire :)

Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2008 9:52 pm
by lolhoward
Ah yeah. Very simple.