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How to open the hood of the Citroen C3

Model: Citroen C3 SC - Years 2009-2016
Part: Body

Following these simple steps, we will see how to open the hood of the Citroen C3. First of all, open the front door of the car and start pulling the hood release lever that we find at the bottom; then move to the front and go to release the latch pin that we find between the hood and the bumper (in the central part), as shown in the video. At this point, lift the hood and secure the side rod on the hole to lock it safely; all that's left is to remove the rod and drop the hood from a certain height to close it!

Posted on 5 May 2024 by ScegliAuto

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If the lever that unlocks the bonnet of the Renault Megane is broken or not functioning, there is an emergency procedure to unlock the mechanism: remove the right front grille located at the top of the bumper. Once the grille is removed, you can locate the actuator mechanism: by pulling the spring in this position, you can unlock the actuator, allowing you to lift the bonnet and access the components located inside the engine compartment. You can then close the bonnet simply by lowering it.

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