How to replace a broken Bonnet release latch and cable on BA/BF Falcon (step by step).

If your broken bonnet release flap is annoying you, I hope my removal and replacement video helps. Not alot involved. Any questions feel free to ask.
Let me know if my video helped you.
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[David_P]

You are a genuine legend and make owning an ageing BA Fairmont less hell than it otherwise would be.

[bgp]

Thanks for your video mate. Started this project last week and realised I was going to break every screw clip in the wheel arch and grill assembly on the way out - they were all well and truly buggered which is fair for 20 year old plastic.

Put the job on pause and got a set of x200 new ones on ebay for $11 and completed the job without any issues.

[tucoselby]

Excellent video mate! Yep filled in all the gaps that the other videos have left out, especially the part for how to feed the new cable through to the bonnet catch ie loosen the radiator support. I originally chose to swear at it profusely and gave up until I found your video, thanks heaps mate! 👍

[johnc]

Good way to avoid the handle snapping is to put your thumb on the hinge part of the pull handle when opening it. It takes the stress off the plastic housing.

[teabager]

I just got a quote today with the cable and labour $300 What a joke thanks for showing mate

[baoluo]

Really well done, mate. You're right, your video bridges all the gaps. Great effort, thanks.

[boxy]

Really simple and well informed video helped loads.
Thank you

[leighkite]

So now that elderly Mum can open the bonnet without issue, she can finally finish that turbo conversion. 🤣

[aussiegrace]

Haha this is one more of my projects on my repair list. Love love LOVE your channel.

[thewangster]

Great video mate. Very clear and concise. Cheers

[paultennant]

great video mate ...although the procedure is insane ...umm hello...a t50 torx bit for a seat belt for a bonnet release cable..I think it was time Ford went home.

[s.c.o.s]

Nice one mate, I can fix my mates car now.

[scottpower]

do not have to remove complete scuff panel, just undo two push in clips, front and rear of kick panel section. pull towards pedals too access removal of cable. do not have too at all remore than what i said, replaced dozons and quickly without the extra not needed work.

[zoomosis]

Nice work! But what was Ford thinking attaching the bonnet release lever to the fusebox? I bought a BA Falcon ute recently, pulled the lever for the first time and it immediately fell off... 🤔

[wester]

Hey man thank you for the tutorial should make my job on the weekend easier however my hood is down and I’m not 100% sure how to open it up do you have any tips?

[petermcgill]

Does this one cover how to open the bonnet after the release has been broken?

[traffa]

Is it possible to just remove the damaged plastic release lever and attach a new one to the current cable?

[michaelholder]

Why take all the trim and seatbelt off you only need the front

[SamO-ikcm]

Hi mate. My bonnet release worked fine fine until I installed a new bonnet. Now the bonnet release is very hard to the point where I'm afraid it's gonna snap. Is there any way I can loosen the cable? Thanks.

[logancash]

How do i open the bonnet to take the grill out tho