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    4. : How to open the hood when the cowl cable is broken

BMW Serie 5 - Video tutorial

Model: BMW Serie 5 E39 - Years 1995-2003
Part: Grille
Operation: How to open the hood when the cowl cable is broken

In this video we will see how to open the hood even though the metal wire of the grille is broken. Sometimes, due to constant use of the hood opening mechanism, it can happen that the wire breaks. At that point opening the hood can become a real undertaking. In the car in question there are two bonnet locking areas, one of which is on the passenger side and the other on the driver's side. To open the one on the passenger side, it will be necessary to pull the hood release cable (after identifying it) from under the car. To release, however, the one from the driver's side, the matter is much more complicated, as we would have to deal with a particular release mechanism, very difficult to identify when the hood is closed. I therefore invite you to carefully observe the video to get an idea of the location of the mechanism and its operation.


Posted on 24 July 2023 by ScegliAuto

How to open the Piaggio Beverly saddle with a flat battery

In today's video we see how to open the Piaggio Beverly saddle in case the service battery has run out. First we proceed by opening the compartment on the shield, using the appropriate key. Inside we will find a lever that we will have to pull; at the same time we proceed to unhook the saddle, lifting it. These two operations together, with a little elbow grease, will allow you to open the saddle in cases of extreme need. In fact, we recommend carrying out this operation only if strictly necessary, otherwise it could compromise the correct functioning of the mechanism in the long run.

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