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How to Open the Bonnet of a Peugeot 307

Model: Peugeot 307 MK 1 - Years 2001-2009
Part: Body

Want to perform maintenance on your car (topping up fluids and changing filters)? Let’s see how to open the engine bonnet on your Peugeot 307. Pull the lever located at the bottom left of the steering wheel, then slightly lift the bonnet and pull the release lever to the left. Once the bonnet is released, lift it up and secure it with the prop rod. Now that the engine bonnet is open, you can carry out your necessary maintenance. To close the bonnet, remove the prop rod and let the bonnet fall down from a minimal height.

Updated on 10 March 2026 by ScegliAuto

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