Might be ordering a new bonnet release cable from Atlantic British - how do you remove the original cable and install the new cable?

 

a LOT of patience ! The worst part is the end near the latch...it's very difficult to see it and get your hands in there to remove a couple of bolts. If I had to do it over again I would remove the grill to get better access. Inside the truck is easy, and the entire cable pulls out from the inside...good luck

 

x2 on removing the grille. Makes it 100 times easier.

 

Got the cables. are any special tools needed to replace the old cables with the new?

 

I'll take that as a no lol
Just git the new bonnet release cable installed. So far everything is in working order. Yes I did remove the grille. Whole thing took around an hour give or take. Problem is... Apparently I ordered 2 genuine bonnet release cables!!! When I first examined the packages I assumed that the 2 cables were part of the new cable, but once I got the new cable installed I realized that I have an extra unopened genuine release cable!!! Wtf

 

i know this is old... still have that spare? i need one.

 

sorry, i have not paid attention to the pm's .. bump

 

The cables aren't too expensive, here's a few links for the 1996-1999 D1:

Atlantic British:
Cable Bonnet Release 1996-1999 (Genuine Part # ASR1405 ) - Land Rover cables from Atlantic British

Rovers North:
CABLE BONNET RELEASE DISCOVERY I, RNN958, ASR1405 - Rovers North - Classic Land Rover Parts

Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/DISCOVERY-199...ywords=ASR1405

 

You can also put in a cable from a D2