How to Open the Front Hood of Volkswagen Bora?

[BeauRose]

To open the front hood of the Volkswagen Bora, follow these steps: 1. Enter the driver's compartment and locate the front hood release switch on the side wall near the left foot area. 2. Pull the front hood release switch. 3. You will notice that the front hood has opened slightly, creating a gap. 4. Lift the front hood of the car and secure it with the support rod. The Bora is a compact car under FAW-Volkswagen, with dimensions of 4663 mm in length, 1815 mm in width, and 1462 mm in height, and a wheelbase of 2688 mm. In terms of exterior design, the front headlights feature a winged design with a strong three-dimensional effect. The rear design has been updated compared to the current model, with changes to the contours and light clusters, resulting in smoother body lines and the adoption of alloy wheel styles.

[LeAugust]

As a veteran owner who's driven a Bora for three years, let me teach you a reliable method. First, sit in the driver's seat and look down near your left knee for a lever with a hood icon. Pull it firmly backward twice until you hear a 'click' sound. Then walk to the front center of the car, reach into the popped-open gap where you'll feel a metal latch. Push it to the left while lifting the hood upward. Remember the support rod is on the right side - make sure to secure it in the hood's notch. I've seen beginners use tree branches as supports, only to have the hood slam down during sudden braking. When closing, always press the support rod release button first before gently lowering the hood - wait for the 'thud' sound to confirm it's locked. Regularly lubricating the release mechanism prevents jamming.

[Brody]

I remember being totally confused the first time I opened the hood of my Bora. Actually, it's quite simple: There's a plastic lever under the lower left corner of the driver's seat with a car front diagram printed on it. Pull it hard and the hood will pop up with a 2 cm gap. Then go to the front of the car, reach into the gap and feel around for a small horizontal latch in the middle. Push the latch while lifting the hood, and use your right hand to pull out the yellow support rod and insert it into the hole to secure it. Last time I didn't insert it properly and almost got my hand pinched. When performing maintenance, it's best to turn off the engine and wait ten minutes before opening the hood—the turbocharger is still smoking hot right after shutdown. Also, avoid doing this on a slope; once I opened the hood on a steep incline and the support rod slipped out.

[VonXavier]

Last week, I just helped my neighbor open the hood of their Volkswagen Bora. The release lever is located below the steering wheel on the left side, and you can see it when you bend over. After pulling it, the front edge of the hood will pop up. Squat near the emblem, reach inside, and you'll feel the spring latch—push it toward the driver's seat. When lifting the hood, don’t let go immediately; use a U-shaped metal rod to prop it up. If the lever is frozen in winter, don’t yank it hard—just tap along the hood gap to shake off the ice. Before closing the hood, double-check that no tools are left in the engine bay. I’ve seen cases at the repair shop where a dropped screw wrecked the car by getting caught in the belt.