The driver's side catch refuses to release when I pull the bonnet release. How can I get at the catch to release the bonnet to repair the problem catch/cable??? Help!! My MOT is due on the 31st Jan 2006

Dave Bates, January 2006

This did work. I have a Laguna (UK X plate) with a front spoiler, removing the spoiler is easier than you think, some bolt head screws underneath and two near the weels. Pulling the cable is how I did it, but when you have the boot open you realise how easy it should have been. Persistance is the answer, it took me some time.
The drivers side (UK CAR) cable comes from the passengers side, the fault was the plasic holding the cable was broken.

Hope this helps someone!

Chris@thestudy.plus.com, January 2007

GO UNDER THE FRONT END OF YOUR CAR TAKE OFF THE BOTTOM PLASTIC COVER GET A TOURCH LOOK FOR THE CATCH PUT HAND UP PUSH IT TO THE RIGHT HAND SIDE IT WILL OPEN I HAD THE SAME PROB AND THATS WHAT I DONE

STEWART, February 2006

Thanks for that but It's a little more complicated thab that! The driver's side catch WILL NOT RELEASE! - A local Renault dealer has said they need to remove parts of the air-conditioning system to access the bonnet underside. I need to get at the faulty catch/cable without pulling the front end off my car! Come on folks - rise to the challenge please

Dave Bates, January 2006

if u go to the front of th car and find where the lever is that the cabile gose to then u can open it with your hand .just push or pullor or move it side ways so it relese from the body of the car then just pull bonnit up then it will open .try pulling the cabile from under the if it has not come off the lever at the boonit end
regards dave

dave, January 2006