Broken Plastic Bonnet-Release Tab

Ichor | 12:42 Sat 01st Feb 2014 | Cars

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Help! The bonnet release (exterior front) tab has snapped. How do I open the bonnet to replace it?

Thanks in advance.

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I forgot to say that my car is a Mercedes 220 C Class 2001

EcclesCake

I can't help but for those that may be able to knowing the make and model of ar will give them something to go on.

Ichor

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Thanks, EcclesCake, I'm a clot

EcclesCake

A clumsy clot by all accounts :-)

Good luck!

Ichor

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Yup! I'll own up to that one!!

tonyav

Have a look to see if you can see the snapped tab , you may need to lie underneath the front of the car to see it, if you can see bonnet release tab try and turn it with a long screwdriver ( usually turns towards the car interior to release ).

Ichor

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Thanks Tonyav! I'll try that BUT my car is outside (no garage) and I live in Somerset and as you may have heard we are having a drop or two of rain. In fact surprise, surprise it is chucking it down now!!! I'll do it later. Many thanks.

tonyav

Ah yes, forgot about the crap weather. If you are in the AA, RAC ect you could give them a ring, see if they can open your bonnet.