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Bonnet Lock - So close, yet so far!

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Hello. 

The bonnet lock on my ford focus broke. I managed to get the grill off and also have undone the screws behind this part:

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However, I dont know what to do now. I still can't open the bonnet. This is the stage I am up to at the moment. I've watched quite a few videos but not sure how to get the bonnet open to replace the parts.

 

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From what I know not seen videos of it but the best n normal option drill the key bit out get another lock from eBay with key then fit that but normally it's just left to be done with a screwdriver as it's the plastic long tube bit that gives way..

It's because you've let the lock barrel droop and the anti-tamper has kicked in.
At the back where the lock cable joins to the mechanism (under the rubber cup) is a plastic rod, if it pulls out of the mechanism then the splines won't turn.

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Pull the rubber cup off and you should see the connections to be able to click it back together.
I recommend you replace the rod with this aftermarket one which seats more firmly-

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F252245489448

Sent from my SM-G965F (S9+)

If you have already taken the two bolts out that hold the mechanism in place then the whole lot should just come up with the bonnet - it might need to be moved backwards towards the engine a bit to get past the lugs, and be careful with the electrical connector which I think is linked to the alarm.  That is exactly what I did with mine and it was a pain but did get it open that way.  Then either replace the white plastic cross with a longer aftermarket one off ebay as said above or what i did was remove the key barrel and cable altogether and I made up a tool which slots right into the catch mechanism to open the bonnet through the grill.

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