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Bonnet not opening issue Bmw x5 2013,

If it is stuck shut, then push out the left hand grille and get a hooked tool to pull sharply on the cable or push the release mechanism away.
That’s how I managed to open the e53 x5.

By X5smw · 6 hours ago6 hr
Bonnet not opening issue Bmw x5 2013,

Hi AP
Welcome to the Forum
Err Chaps if I am reading this right AP has closed the bonnet but it has only latched on one side ? and now he can't get it to release.
I would first push down on the latched side while getting an assistant to pull the bonnet release. I have seen this once on a 5 series this method worked. Turned out the owner had shut the bonnet while some tools where still under there and one latch was out of alignment
The only other thought is taking out the Kidney grills to see if you can access that way
Good Luck
Dave
Nice choice of motor by the way

By Greydog · Friday at 02:54 PM1 day
Bonnet not opening issue Bmw x5 2013,

Hello, I agree… open the bonnet and get someone to pull the release lever. Both release mechanisms should move in unison.
They are able to be moved manually if they are free. Give it a good oiling and get it moving. If it is free to move by hand, but doesn’t move with the cable, check the cable hasn’t stretched or become disconnected at the other mechanism.

By X5smw · Friday at 10:27 AM1 day
Bonnet not opening issue Bmw x5 2013,

Well I suppose it is better being stuck open than closed at the moment - I would try using penetrating oil on the affected bonnet catch and see if you can get any movement when gently pulling the cable to get some movement on the mechanism (had the same on my Z3 and it does free up over time)

By BOC Administrator · Friday at 08:23 AM1 day
Oil consumption 430 LCI (N57)

Fingers crossed and do let us know if it has successful done the job.
Thanks for sharing this info, very useful to other members

By BOC Administrator · Friday at 08:21 AM1 day

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