antil33t 90 Report post Posted August 9, 2009 So, I couldn't open my bonnet today... turns out the cable has broken (the wee metal peice that sits in the plastic handle has broken off) Dad reckons we can solder another peice back on, But i need to remove the whole cable.... Where's the manual release? thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tire 10 Report post Posted August 9, 2009 Behind the passenger side grille. Poke a flathead screwdriver in the hole and push down. Sorry I don't know where to look for a pic but you will get it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oscar90 0 Report post Posted August 9, 2009 My cables broken aswell, pliers can open it...try that then it'll be easier to get it out no doubt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shady 0 Report post Posted August 9, 2009 Happened to a BMW my mate bought ages ago. The release had broken like that too, he just used some pliers to pull the cable. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matty104 0 Report post Posted August 9, 2009 if you need another one let me know , i have one , not sure when the scrappy is coming to pick the car up but should be able to get it out Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
antil33t 90 Report post Posted August 9, 2009 Cheers guys, Will have a look in the daylight tomorrow Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bravo 35 Report post Posted August 9, 2009 Behind the passenger side grille. Poke a flathead screwdriver in the hole and push down. Sorry I don't know where to look for a pic but you will get it. This. Looks like a hole with a slot in it just below the latch under the bonnet in front of the car. Put the screwdriver in the slot and twist. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
antil33t 90 Report post Posted August 10, 2009 Anyone know which hole? theres a few.. I've allready accidentally screwed up the headlight adjustment... whoops Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest FrantiC Report post Posted August 10, 2009 L2 search boi http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showp...amp;postcount=4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest FrantiC Report post Posted August 10, 2009 Watch your head too, Cos it pops forward when it releases. = pwned in the forehead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
antil33t 90 Report post Posted August 10, 2009 (edited) Cheers man, Help much appreciated I was looking in the wrong places. Edited August 10, 2009 by antil33t Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites