engine cover (cant open)

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hi guys anyone got a clue as to how to free engine cover latch its stuck solid,tried wd40 and pressing cover down while trying latch but no joy.

2

Is the cable stuck at the drivers door? i.e. does it move? Have you tried WD-40’ing that part?

Otherwise a large circular saw should do it

3

is it mark?thanks for reply. yeh the black catch that you pull wont budge it turns but wont pull and yeh wd40ied it maybe it needs to soak in for a while.think i will give the circular saw a miss for now ha ha.

4

be careful not to snap the cable otherwise you will be in trouble…

5

This may help… If you snap the cable… Maybe…

http://www.elise-faq.info/content/bodywork/index.php#bootlidcable

6

thanks mark thats realy helpfull,let you know if it works.

7

Rob

If you remove the rear wheel arch liner, you should be able to see the cable & then give it a tug

8

On the (UK) driver’s side Pesky?

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On the (UK) driver’s side Pesky?

Yep, that’s the one

10

BINGO!needed extra pair of hands, one to push down on the engine cover while i pulled the catch.gave it a good greasing and now works fine.