ALR9556 Bonnet Release Cable Defender 90 110 130
The bonnet release cable is one of those unassuming components that earns your trust every single time you pop the hood for an oil check, a fluid top-up, or a full service. When it stretches, frays, or snaps, you are left standing in front of a Rover that will not cooperate. This replacement bonnet release cable for the Land Rover Defender restores smooth, reliable operation of the hood release mechanism and gets you back to business without drama.
The cable runs from the release handle located in the right-hand footwell, through the bulkhead, and connects to the bonnet latch at the front of the vehicle. When you pull the interior handle, tension travels the full length of the cable and trips the latch, allowing the bonnet to open freely. Over time, the cable's inner wire can corrode, snap, or lose tension, and the outer sheath can crack or collapse, particularly on Defenders that have seen hard use, regular off-road work, or decades of exposure to the elements. A fresh cable restores the positive, tactile feel that the original mechanism was designed to deliver.
This cable is compatible with Defender 90, 110, and 130 models up to chassis number TA977536, covering production from 1983 through to approximately 1998. It supersedes the earlier part numbers MXC7354, MWC3342, and MUC9165, all of which are no longer the current reference. Fitment is straightforward: the cable follows the original routing, the end fittings correspond directly to the factory handle and latch hardware, and no modification is required for a standard installation. Whether your Rover runs a 2.5-liter 200Tdi, a 300Tdi, a 2.5-liter naturally aspirated diesel, or a 3.5-liter V8 petrol/gas engine, the bonnet release cable is identical across all engine variants for the applicable chassis range.
Fits:
Defender 90 L316 (1983 to 1998) 2.5-liter 200Tdi / 300Tdi Diesel, 3.5-liter V8 Petrol/Gas to VIN TA977536
Defender 110 L316 (1983 to 1998) 2.5-liter 200Tdi / 300Tdi Diesel, 3.5-liter V8 Petrol/Gas to VIN TA977536
Defender 130 L316 (1983 to 1998) 2.5-liter 200Tdi / 300Tdi Diesel, 3.5-liter V8 Petrol/Gas to VIN TA977536
Part Number: ALR9556
Free shipping to the lower 48!
Supersession Part Numbers:
MXC7354, MWC3342, MUC9165
FAQ
Will this cable fit my NAS (North American Specification) Defender?
Fitment for NAS Defender models varies slightly. The non-NAS Defender 90, 110, and 130 up to VIN TA977536 are confirmed fits. NAS Defender 90 models from 1994 to 1997 and the NAS Defender 110 from 1993 share the same bonnet release system on some configurations, so we recommend confirming your chassis number against the TA977536 cutoff before ordering. If you are unsure, send us your VIN and we will verify fitment for you.
Does this cable come ready to install, or are additional parts required?
This listing is for the bonnet release cable only. In most cases the cable is all that is needed for a standard replacement. If your release handle in the footwell or the bonnet latch mechanism itself is also worn or damaged, those components are sold separately. It is always good practice to inspect the latch and handle while the cable is removed, as worn hardware can place premature stress on a new cable.
How difficult is it to replace the bonnet release cable on a Defender?
Cable replacement on the Defender L316 is a manageable job for a competent home mechanic. The process involves removing the interior trim panel in the right-hand footwell to access the handle end, then carefully feeding the new cable along the original routing through the bulkhead grommet and into the engine bay. A second pair of hands is helpful when threading the cable to avoid kinking. Total time for the job typically runs one to two hours depending on how well the old cable releases from its retaining clips.
The bonnet release cable is one of those unassuming components that earns your trust every single time you pop the hood for an oil check, a fluid top-up, or a full service. When it stretches, frays, or snaps, you are left standing in front of a Rover that will not cooperate. This replacement bonnet release cable for the Land Rover Defender restores smooth, reliable operation of the hood release mechanism and gets you back to business without drama.
The cable runs from the release handle located in the right-hand footwell, through the bulkhead, and connects to the bonnet latch at the front of the vehicle. When you pull the interior handle, tension travels the full length of the cable and trips the latch, allowing the bonnet to open freely. Over time, the cable's inner wire can corrode, snap, or lose tension, and the outer sheath can crack or collapse, particularly on Defenders that have seen hard use, regular off-road work, or decades of exposure to the elements. A fresh cable restores the positive, tactile feel that the original mechanism was designed to deliver.
This cable is compatible with Defender 90, 110, and 130 models up to chassis number TA977536, covering production from 1983 through to approximately 1998. It supersedes the earlier part numbers MXC7354, MWC3342, and MUC9165, all of which are no longer the current reference. Fitment is straightforward: the cable follows the original routing, the end fittings correspond directly to the factory handle and latch hardware, and no modification is required for a standard installation. Whether your Rover runs a 2.5-liter 200Tdi, a 300Tdi, a 2.5-liter naturally aspirated diesel, or a 3.5-liter V8 petrol/gas engine, the bonnet release cable is identical across all engine variants for the applicable chassis range.
Fits:
Defender 90 L316 (1983 to 1998) 2.5-liter 200Tdi / 300Tdi Diesel, 3.5-liter V8 Petrol/Gas to VIN TA977536
Defender 110 L316 (1983 to 1998) 2.5-liter 200Tdi / 300Tdi Diesel, 3.5-liter V8 Petrol/Gas to VIN TA977536
Defender 130 L316 (1983 to 1998) 2.5-liter 200Tdi / 300Tdi Diesel, 3.5-liter V8 Petrol/Gas to VIN TA977536
Part Number: ALR9556
Free shipping to the lower 48!
Supersession Part Numbers:
MXC7354, MWC3342, MUC9165
FAQ
Will this cable fit my NAS (North American Specification) Defender?
Fitment for NAS Defender models varies slightly. The non-NAS Defender 90, 110, and 130 up to VIN TA977536 are confirmed fits. NAS Defender 90 models from 1994 to 1997 and the NAS Defender 110 from 1993 share the same bonnet release system on some configurations, so we recommend confirming your chassis number against the TA977536 cutoff before ordering. If you are unsure, send us your VIN and we will verify fitment for you.
Does this cable come ready to install, or are additional parts required?
This listing is for the bonnet release cable only. In most cases the cable is all that is needed for a standard replacement. If your release handle in the footwell or the bonnet latch mechanism itself is also worn or damaged, those components are sold separately. It is always good practice to inspect the latch and handle while the cable is removed, as worn hardware can place premature stress on a new cable.
How difficult is it to replace the bonnet release cable on a Defender?
Cable replacement on the Defender L316 is a manageable job for a competent home mechanic. The process involves removing the interior trim panel in the right-hand footwell to access the handle end, then carefully feeding the new cable along the original routing through the bulkhead grommet and into the engine bay. A second pair of hands is helpful when threading the cable to avoid kinking. Total time for the job typically runs one to two hours depending on how well the old cable releases from its retaining clips.
Description
The bonnet release cable is one of those unassuming components that earns your trust every single time you pop the hood for an oil check, a fluid top-up, or a full service. When it stretches, frays, or snaps, you are left standing in front of a Rover that will not cooperate. This replacement bonnet release cable for the Land Rover Defender restores smooth, reliable operation of the hood release mechanism and gets you back to business without drama.
The cable runs from the release handle located in the right-hand footwell, through the bulkhead, and connects to the bonnet latch at the front of the vehicle. When you pull the interior handle, tension travels the full length of the cable and trips the latch, allowing the bonnet to open freely. Over time, the cable's inner wire can corrode, snap, or lose tension, and the outer sheath can crack or collapse, particularly on Defenders that have seen hard use, regular off-road work, or decades of exposure to the elements. A fresh cable restores the positive, tactile feel that the original mechanism was designed to deliver.
This cable is compatible with Defender 90, 110, and 130 models up to chassis number TA977536, covering production from 1983 through to approximately 1998. It supersedes the earlier part numbers MXC7354, MWC3342, and MUC9165, all of which are no longer the current reference. Fitment is straightforward: the cable follows the original routing, the end fittings correspond directly to the factory handle and latch hardware, and no modification is required for a standard installation. Whether your Rover runs a 2.5-liter 200Tdi, a 300Tdi, a 2.5-liter naturally aspirated diesel, or a 3.5-liter V8 petrol/gas engine, the bonnet release cable is identical across all engine variants for the applicable chassis range.
Fits:
Defender 90 L316 (1983 to 1998) 2.5-liter 200Tdi / 300Tdi Diesel, 3.5-liter V8 Petrol/Gas to VIN TA977536
Defender 110 L316 (1983 to 1998) 2.5-liter 200Tdi / 300Tdi Diesel, 3.5-liter V8 Petrol/Gas to VIN TA977536
Defender 130 L316 (1983 to 1998) 2.5-liter 200Tdi / 300Tdi Diesel, 3.5-liter V8 Petrol/Gas to VIN TA977536
Part Number: ALR9556
Free shipping to the lower 48!
Supersession Part Numbers:
MXC7354, MWC3342, MUC9165
FAQ
Will this cable fit my NAS (North American Specification) Defender?
Fitment for NAS Defender models varies slightly. The non-NAS Defender 90, 110, and 130 up to VIN TA977536 are confirmed fits. NAS Defender 90 models from 1994 to 1997 and the NAS Defender 110 from 1993 share the same bonnet release system on some configurations, so we recommend confirming your chassis number against the TA977536 cutoff before ordering. If you are unsure, send us your VIN and we will verify fitment for you.
Does this cable come ready to install, or are additional parts required?
This listing is for the bonnet release cable only. In most cases the cable is all that is needed for a standard replacement. If your release handle in the footwell or the bonnet latch mechanism itself is also worn or damaged, those components are sold separately. It is always good practice to inspect the latch and handle while the cable is removed, as worn hardware can place premature stress on a new cable.
How difficult is it to replace the bonnet release cable on a Defender?
Cable replacement on the Defender L316 is a manageable job for a competent home mechanic. The process involves removing the interior trim panel in the right-hand footwell to access the handle end, then carefully feeding the new cable along the original routing through the bulkhead grommet and into the engine bay. A second pair of hands is helpful when threading the cable to avoid kinking. Total time for the job typically runs one to two hours depending on how well the old cable releases from its retaining clips.
