RR Classic - bonnet release and boot catch - help!

treeman said:

:welcome2:Try this RANGE ROVER CLASSIC TAILGATE BARREL LOCK AND KEYS on eBay (end time 11-Feb-10 16:08:00 GMT) how easy they are to fit I wouldnt know,as for the bonnet release catch it is in the drivers footwell not far from the acelerator pedel

Click to expand...

Jonnylayze said:

Thanks - that's where I thought it would be but it's not there. Could it be anywhere else?

Ps - have checked passenger footwell and under the steering column too....

Click to expand...

fortgrange said:

Its quite low and set well back and if the white markings have worn off can be difficult to see but it should be there. Have a good feel around I know coz I've looked at several Classics recently, there are some rotten ones out there!!

Click to expand...

Khryztal said:

On my 89 classic the rear upper tailgate handle is held in with two pozi/phillips screws (need to remove entire handle to get to lock) there are two more screws on the back of the handle to remove lock barrel. Undo slide lock out. Insert new lock put screws back in. 20 mins max if screws are seized.

Click to expand...

Jonnylayze said:

Finally found it - no wonder I couldn't find the lever. Someone has removed it and there is no cable into the cabin - just a discreet lever right in the middle of the grille. Still - glad I found it.

Click to expand...

Jonnylayze said:

Only had the range rover 24 hours and generally very pleased with it

2 questions:

the first is really stupid - where is the bonnet release handle inside the car? can't find it

The 2nd is that the upper tailgate catch lock is seized (or has the wrong key). How easy are these to replace and if not, what is the favoured bodge to make the tailgate secure?

As ever, all help gratefully received

Click to expand...