slack bonnet release handle, is it adjustable?

[taffy bhoy]

the bonnet release cable handle in drivers footwell is very slack, bonnet opens fine with no issues, but would rather do something about it now rather than sort it when i am forced to lol.
are these adjustable, can the cable be tightened at one end to stiffen it all back up?

[Critch]

Open bonnet. Stand facing engine look down by your right hand their will be a small bolt / torx screw holding cable in place. Slacken that an pull cable towards n/s of car. Should move cm or so then tighten bolt.

that should then have taken slack out.

theirs probably a how 2 on it

[Ian-Highlander]

Yes and do it quick before it fails completely.

Pop the bonnet and you'll see the cable on the front panel with a screw clip holding it in place, loosen the clip, pull the cable back to at least the original clamp mark that will be there if not further and re-tighten it.

[taffy bhoy]

brilliant, thanks both

[Das]

theirs probably a how 2 on it

http://www.vectra-c.com/forum/showth...-Release-Cable

[MadOnVaux!]

I tried this on my Dad's this morning as it's had a slack bonnet release handle since we got it, and it made no difference....the cable cover didnt move at all towards the n/s.

[stevothelegend]

dead easy, 2min job tops

[Critch]

Try pulling a bit harder with a pair of pliers

[shinyb1]

when i did mine i pulled it to much and the bonnet wouldnt stay shut , loosened it a bit and it was bang on . use pliers and it should pull about 1-2 cm and re-tighten.

[Lockstock2012]

Did this today after reading this thread a noticing a bit of play in my bonnet release handle! Top job and easy to do! I made little marks on the cable and panel to allow me to see at a glance if the cable moves in the future! Thanks for the tips guys!