Steve Benelisha wrote:
>
> I followed with interest the thread on stuck bonnets
> from a couple of days ago. Installing a second backup
> release sure sounded like a good idea.
>
> Well guess what?? My bonnet is stuck (74 TR6). The cable isn't
> broken, rather it seems to stretch without quite releasing.
> There was no sign of trouble before this happened so beware!
>
> Guess I'll get to work on removing the glove box. Has anyone
> perfected the method of opening the latch beyond what's in the
> vtr page on this subject.
>
> Steve '74 TR6
> Mountain View, Ca.
Dear Steve,
I run into this variation of " The retched stuck Bonnet" from time to
time. You are lucky. Have someone place a good bit of tension on the
pull handle while you press down on the bonnet where the latch is. Be
careful and be sure to press the bonnet as close to the edge as possible
to avoid the common dent in this area. The problem that you are having
comes from improper bump adjustment, over adjustment of the latch pin,
or as in most cases, lack of latch lubrication. Good Luck my friend.
Jamie
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