How to open bonnet on my 2003 porsche carrera 4

[Ayresy]

Hi can anyone tell me how to get the bonnet open on my 2003 porsche carrera 4 convertible??? I think the bonnet actuator has broke as I press the button and nothing happens .I have read a few of the post on this site about an emergency bonnet release but some say it is in the driver side wheel well and some say passenger side ?? Please someone help me !!!! Plus got a headlight bulb out now !!!

Thanks James

[wross996TT]

The emergency release cable is behind the wheel cover on the passenger side.

[Ayresy]

Thanks will have a look tomorrow

[CabrioArtie]

Not trying to be a wise guy, but on my '02 C4 Cabrio I have to lift the button, not push it..

[Ayresy]

Lol Yea sorry I did mean lift it

[fpb111]

THAT WOULD BE THE RIGHT SIDE. Not the left in a your UK car.

[Ayresy]

If it the right Side that would be the driver Side in my car CORRECT ????

[Hilux2400]

It helps if you the turn the wheel out. Turn the wheel to travel to the right. That will give you more space to get at the studs. You can prise them out with a long nosed pliers and then you can remove the plug. The best thing to use is a trim wedge. This is a plastic wedge with a central slot.

Once you have found the wire it helps to press gently on the hood before giving the wire a tug.

You might want to route the wire to a more accessible spot. With the headlight removed the wire can be seen and then you have a choice of alternative locations.

Hope you find it.

H

Edited April 26, 2013 by Hilux2400

[Ayresy]

Thanks for the replies but can someone clarify which side it is on on my uk car ????? As I am still none the wiser

[Hilux2400]

For a UK car it's on the driver's side. Well that is where it is on my 996 Carrera RHD 2003.

H

[Ayresy]

Thanks for your help

[Y2K911]

Whether it is a UK or NA car, isn't that cable on the same side, ie right side or starboard side?

As to whether the UK driver is on the right or wrong side, that is a totally different question.

[Hilux2400]

I think you are right that it is on the same side (starboard) with all Carreras, but I only have experience of locating the cable with one RHD vehicle. Hence my confirmation to the OP that it is on the driver's side of his vehicle with a RHD car.

H

[Ayresy]

After getting the inner wing plastic out today and looking around found someone had moved it to by the front bumper which is alot easier to get to so I changed the actuator and works perfectly Thanks to all for your help