Freelander bonnet release

Hi - I need to sort out the bonnet release before it snaps but cannot work out the best way to get to it from the bonnet side.

I have looked on here and am told to move the radiator forward but I am not sure how to release the radiator - I managed to move the small cylindrical radiator but cannot see bolts for the main radiator. Is it those plastic bolts on the top of the slam panel - if so what is the nack to removing them. Do I need to take the front grill panel off? Headlight?
Thanks

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Just read on another LR forum that you have to remove the intercooler which will then give you access to the riveted metal plate which hides/protects the bonnet catch, you then have to drill out the rivets so you can remove the cable. Hope this helps.

nickcc said:

Just read on another LR forum that you have to remove the intercooler which will then give you access to the riveted metal plate which hides/protects the bonnet catch, you then have to drill out the rivets so you can remove the cable. Hope this helps.

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Thanks - yes I can easily remove the intercooler but I read a while back that you can release the radiator to gain acess - now it may be that it has been confused with the intercooler.

OK I will wait a while and see if anyone has any other ideas otherwise its out with the drill and rivet tool!

Cheers

Not attempted this myself but have you checked on RAVE?

Fake Elvis said:

Not attempted this myself but have you checked on RAVE?

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Good point will do