What he said.bigwinn wrote: ↑Mon May 15, 2023 12:45 pmVery easy to do- just take your time and get a mate to help- the bonnet isn't heavy just awkwardGengisKaan wrote: ↑Mon May 15, 2023 12:01 pm Thanks for all the responses and kind offers.
I bit the bullet and ordered one for £200 off ebay, but it is in "very good" condition, and looks blemish free actually. Also saves me the logistical headache of trying to drive somewhere, fit a new one, and somehow dispose of my current one.
Anyway, I have been looking through the older threads relating to bonnets and other google searches, but can't find anything at all that is of much use.
Is it really just two bolts and the washer hoses that hold the bonnet in place? What about the hydraulic lift element? In short, I am scared to mess it all up!
Whilst we are on the same topic, does anyone have any advice for what I should do with the alloys? Will it be better to just buy used ones?
Thanks as always
the hydraulics pop off with a screwdriver but don't do that first
undo the 13mm bolts either side that secure the bonnet and loosen the 13mms that locate them- so 4 in total 2 each side
undo the 10mm safety strap
pop the rams off
pull the bonnet toward you
If you look at the two hinges you will see two bolts on each one.
The rearmost ones fit a slotted hole on the bonnet section, so you only have to loosen them. When it comes to fitting the new one you can guide them on to those bolts first which takes the weight.
Only thing not been mentioned is the difference between pre- and post-facelift models.
The later ones have two catches on the sides whereas the early one has one in the middle.
However, the fitting for a central catch is still there on the later ones, so you can swap over if needed.