How to Open the Hood of Volkswagen Bora?
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Steps to open the hood of Volkswagen Bora: 1. First, after entering the driver's seat, you will find a hood release button above the foot pedals. Operate this switch to release the hood. 2. Then lift the hood. After operating the release switch, the hood latch of the new Bora will pop open. 3. At this point, go to the front of the car where a gap will appear on the new Bora's hood. The gap is wide enough to insert your hand, allowing you to lift the hood manually. 4. Finally, raise the hidden hydraulic cylinder in the car slot and support it under the hood.
Last time I helped my friend with his Volkswagen Bora, the hood release is actually a two-step process. When you're sitting in the driver's seat, look down near your left foot – on the plastic panel next to the brake pedal, there's a small lever with the car's front emblem. Give it a firm pull toward you, and you'll hear a click from the front. At this point, the hood pops open slightly but remains latched. You'll need to walk to the front, reach into the center gap of the hood, and feel for a small metal tab right above the Volkswagen emblem. Push it to the left while lifting the hood with your other hand. For newer models, you might also need to pull out the support rod and prop it under the hood. I've seen people try to force it open by just pulling the interior lever, which ended up bending the latch tongue – replacing that costs over 200 yuan. Remember to rinse around the hood latch area when washing your car to prevent dirt from jamming the spring.
