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How to Open the Hood of a Land Rover Defender

Model: Land Rover Defender MK 5 - Years 1983-1990
Part: Body

In today's video, you will learn how to open the hood of a Land Rover Defender, even in an emergency. If the hood does not open normally, you can use pliers to pull the cable that opens the hood, as shown in the video. Once pulled, the hood will unlock, allowing you to open it. Another way to open it, if the key is broken and you are stranded, is to insert something sharp with a hook shape into the gap (in the center) to unlock the latch, being careful not to damage the body or other parts.

Updated on 22 March 2026 by ScegliAuto

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