Bonnet Release Lever
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Forum Name: BMW 5 Series
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Printed Date: 24-September-2024 at 06:13
Topic: Bonnet Release Lever
Posted By: wackenzie
Subject: Bonnet Release Lever
Date Posted: 22-January-2009 at 16:50
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Help, I can't get my bonnet open! The lever inside the car is pulling up fine, but the lever in the grill is only partially coming up stops firmly. Bonnet is lifting slightly, but hits a stop after just travelling about 1-2cm. Went to the local BM dealer, but they wanted to book it in to look at it instead of even having a quick go tp release it. Anybody any ideas? thanks PMC |
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Posted By: wackenzie
Date Posted: 23-January-2009 at 08:41
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Hi Again, does anyone have any pictures of the mechanism (e39) to let me see where I could put a coat hanger through to try and release it? Starting to panic now, need washer fluid! PMC |
Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 23-January-2009 at 09:18
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http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=DD32&mospid=47539&btnr=41_0057&hg=41&fg=35 - here is the bonnet diagram for my E39...
------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
Posted By: wackenzie
Date Posted: 23-January-2009 at 11:23
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Kbannon, thanks for that drawing, between that and a picture I found on the web I could see exactly where the mechanism was. Made up a bend bit of 4mm bar, slotted through the grill, slight pull, and hey presto. Greased up everything to do with it, and it opens with ease now. Defientely should be a PM to keep the grease on that slot and bolt. If someone can tell me how to add photos I'll post some up for reference. Much relieved PMC. |
Posted By: Dave E
Date Posted: 23-January-2009 at 17:54
| Ah! I reckon my catch needs greasing as the bonnet catch only partially pops forward but stays level with the grill. I have got into the long term habit of giving the bonnet a little lift up to the stop for the release lever to pop out for me to lift it. Yes! Habit makes one lazy! |
Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 23-January-2009 at 18:28
See forum_posts.asp?TID=5485&PN=1" target="_self" title="First things first. Users with fewer than 250 posts can't upload images to the forum; you have to upload it elsewhere on the web. This can be a... - Posting Images on the Forum ------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
wackenzie wrote:Posted By: Blackwood
Date Posted: 14-February-2009 at 14:16
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Been having a problem with mine too, does anyone know if there should be a roller on the bar that levers the release arm or is it a metal to metal action? ------------- TL |
Posted By: pauliexjr
Date Posted: 15-February-2009 at 19:11
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Mine's metal to metal and sticks frequently despite being well greased. I'm wondering if a small nylon bush might not be an answer. ------------- I'm only here for the beer! 535i E39 in Atlantis blue Shogun Sport 3.0 V6 lpg converted ('er in doors' baby!) Yamaha XV750 trike |