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How to Open the Bonnet of an Opel Astra When the Cable is Broken

Model: Vauxhall Astra Astra H - Years 2004-2010
Part: Body

To open the bonnet of an Opel Astra when the cable is broken, insert a thin object under the bonnet. Using this object, move the latch located centrally. Once the latch has been moved, you can unlock the bonnet mechanism: by applying downward pressure, you can fully release it so that it can then be lifted. Once the bonnet is unlocked and lifted, you can secure it with the prop rod.

Updated on 5 July 2026 by ScegliAuto

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