Bonnet Removal

[PeteL 0]

Hi

 

I will be removing my bonnet this weekend, is it as easy as disconnecting the washer then just undoing the 4 bolts (2 each side on the arms) and lifting off?

 

Any other tips?

 

Is it a 3 man job or would I get away with just 2 of us?

 

I tried a search on this but no luck.

 

Cheers

[swiftkid 1]

Yea thats it, disconnect the washers then undo the bolts, 2 men could do it but 3 would be beneficial as it weighs a tonne and you really don't want to drop it on the windscreen!

[easypops 8]

I swapped mine over last week.......did it with 2 people..........quite straightforward, although when i closed the newly fitted one the bonnet jammed shut as the spring locator things were in a slightly different position.......had to ease(break) the grill out to get at the cable.........so i'd suggest, if your fitting a different one take the grill off before you close it......if its the same one going back on then its a doddle :)

[StueyB 0]

Can be done with two competent humans.

 

Three if you wanna be the boss and employ two minions.

 

One man required for carbon bonnet removal/fittings.

[swiftkid 1]

I want a carbon bonnet :(

[PeteL 0]

Nice one chaps, just what I needed.

 

Cheers

[emu 0]

Can be done with two competent humans.

 

Three if you wanna be the boss and employ two minions.

 

One man required for carbon bonnet removal/fittings.

 

 

Did it myself and my one wasn't carbon :)

[StueyB 0]

Haha, wasn't saying it couldn't be done but its far far easier with a second pair of hands.