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Wingtop bonnet release cable guard
Wingtop bonnet release cable guard
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Wingtop Bonnet Release Cable Guard for Land Rover Defender Puma TDCi
Defender Puma bonnet thefts are on the rise due to the increasing value and desirability of OEM parts—some bonnets now cost over £600 to replace. Thieves often target the driver's side wing vent, removing it to access and pull the bonnet release cable, then simply walking off with your bonnet or gaining entry to the engine bay.
The Wingtop Bonnet Release Cable Guard is a laser-cut stainless steel protector that blocks this vulnerable access point. Fitted with anti-tamper fasteners, it secures the bonnet release cable from theft attempts, while maintaining a factory-standard appearance with a discreet blanking plate design.
Key Features:
- Prevents bonnet and engine bay theft via the driver’s side wing vent
- Laser-cut stainless steel with rigid, durable construction
- Anti-tamper fixings included to prevent removal
- Maintains original look with a subtle blanking plate design
- Simple installation—requires only basic tools (5mm drill, rivet gun, screwdriver)
Why Use This Guard?
Without this protection, it takes only minutes for a thief to remove the wing vent, pull the bonnet release cable, and gain access to your Defender’s bonnet or engine bay. This guard blocks that route entirely, giving you a cost-effective security solution and peace of mind.
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An easy job, use the new guard as a template, drill 6 holes and rivet in place! Refit your vent over the top using security screws, job done! (Just check the fit with your vent first, depending on the design it may or may not fit over the top without making a spacer.)
The boneet kit was easy to fit, a nice and simple security feature to stop/slow down any theft. Great service thank you
This item was easy to fit, my problem was that when I bought my landie it had Hi-Force "intakes" on the wings. I never liked them but had never bothered to change them. When I tried to fit the bonnet cable guard I ran into immediate problems because the interior of the Hi-Force fitting was about 10mm below the standard flat plastic plate so I had to make a spacer! All good fun! However, the stainless steel cable guard plate is robust and would deter the less professional thief. On the other hand a "pro" with a cordless drill would be through the rivets quite quickly. In the end I bought a pair of Optimill wing top covers, which also has a strong stainless steel mesh, and projects 10mm below the wing tops, so my spacer worked well. All topped off with high quality stainless security screws, which again could be removed by the "pro" thief with a cordless drill driver in less than a minute. I guess all you can do is slow them down, which is what my collection of mods. will do.
Fitting was straightforward, and to protect my new 'Puma' style bonnet I feel it is much needed, there is always some issue you didn't expect. So I am really happy I found this.
I received this as part of the Land Rover essentials package. Great additional piece of security.