11.3B . . . and disconnect the multi-plug
uniform gap all round. Adjust the rear height
of the bonnet by repositioning it on the
hinges. Adjust the front height by
repositioning the lock (see Section 10) and
turning the rubber buffers on the engine
compartment front cross panel up or down to
support the bonnet (see illustration).
Removal
1 With the bonnet open, disconnect the
battery negative (earth) lead (Chapter 5,
Section 1).
2 Working inside the vehicle, remove the trim
from the “B” pillar, and pull off the door
weatherstrips from the bottom of the door
apertures.
3 Remove the clips and screws, and
withdraw the lower side trim, to give access to
the bonnet release lever (see illustration).
4 Release the outer cable from the lever
bracket.
5 Unscrew and remove the lever mounting
screws, and turn the lever clockwise through
a quarter-turn to disconnect it from the cable.
6 Remove the radiator grille (Section 7). Also
remove the backing panel from the engine
compartment front crossmember.
7 Release the inner and outer cables from the
lock.
8 Withdraw the cable from the engine
compartment, feeding it through the front
crossmember, and removing the grommet
from the bulkhead.
Refitting
9 Refitting is a reversal of the removal
procedure.
Removal
1 Remove the radiator grille (Section 7).
2 Release the inner and outer cables from the
bonnet lock.
3 Mark the position of the lock on the
crossmember, then unscrew the mounting
nuts and withdraw the lock.
Refitting and adjustment
4 Refitting is a reversal of the removal
procedure, starting by positioning the lock as
noted before removal.
5 If the front of the bonnet is not level with the
front wings, the lock may be moved up or
down within the mounting holes. After making
an adjustment, raise or lower the rubber
buffers to support the bonnet correctly.
Removal
1 Disconnect the battery negative (earth) lead
(Chapter 5, Section 1).
2 Carefully prise out the plastic cover with a
small screwdriver. Remove the screw, and
11 Door inner trim panel -
removal and refitting
10 Bonnet lock - removal,
refitting and adjustment
9 Bonnet release cable and
lever - removal and refitting
11•6 Bodywork and fittings
8.8 Removing the bonnet
8.9 Buffer for adjustment of the bonnet
front height
9.3 Bonnet release lever
11.2B . . . remove the screw . . .
11.2A Prise out the plastic cover . . .
11.2C . . . and withdraw the bezel from the
inner door handle
11.3A Remove the window operating
switch . . .