Galaxy/Alhambra bonnet opening crisis

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Sun 1 May 2005 10:06
Galaxy/Alhambra bonnet opening crisis - hugh
I have been babysitting a Seat Alhambra people carrier for 5 months (owners on long holiday). They are coming to collect it this pm but the battery is flat (surprise surprise) and I can't open the bonnet - the release won't work, and I don't want to break the cable by pulling too hard.
Any idea how to release it from underneath?
Any suggestions gratefully received.....
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Sun 1 May 2005 11:05
Galaxy/Alhambra bonnet opening crisis - sierraman
Try getting an assitant to push down on rhe bonnet,one hand each side of the catch,as you pull the release lever.It is an old trick that usually works.
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Mon 2 May 2005 13:19
Galaxy/Alhambra bonnet opening crisis - David R
Did you press the button in the front grill? You have the release mechanism in the drivers footwell, but to fully release the bonnet you have to press a button that is hidden in the grill (orange coloured on my Mark II Alhambra). I think it is to the right of the Seat grill badge.

David
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