removal of bonnet hinges

[stevei]

any body any idea? can't think how its done and my cars at the bodyshop so i can't have a look. i'm asking as i've just got a fibre glass bonnet. i'm after fixing it with 4 pins.

cheers

ste

[Dod]

I think they're rivited in place in some way, get your head in there with a small grinder and cut them off.

[matt_vaughan]

Yep grinder probably best idea. Got my bonnet down with 4 pins, and the hinges are a right bas**rd. Always in the way, especially when your trying to mess around putting bonnet pins in just in front of windscreen.

[Stuart]

When I removed my hinges I just pushed them inwards and they popped off what ever the hell they were mounted to. No need for cutting etc :D

[Dod]

Surely they'dhit the back of the bulk head when pushed down fully?

I'm nearly sure theres a Grommit holding them in place, although now I'm wondering if its plactic(?)

[R1CH]

There held on with a big rivot type thing, best was to get them off is to drill the heads off the rivots, bit tight for space to get the drill in but its do-able.
Thats how i done mine, had to fit new hinges due to bending the old ones.

[stevei]

i take it thats done from the inside under the dash?

Stuart i hope i'm as lucky as you! :(

ste

[R1CH]

Nah, from the engine bay ... well battery tray compartment thingy

[Paul]

theyre spot welded on, do fom inside when das is ou is the easiest way

[benthehash]

under the bonnet with a drill easy done just a bit tight if you have a big head!!! lol