Bonnet release handle help

[Stevie t]

Hi all,Ok,so went to change headlight bulb pulled the release handle and lo and behold the cable came out of the handle.Nothing seems broken but am a bit unsure how the cable is located.Theres a sort of captive nut on the outer cable but I cant decide where it locates on the handle.Is it supposed to go just outside or there's a slight recess in the handle should it go there.If I have it situated outside by it just slips out again.I can't see any other bits that may be missing,please see the pics.Just so frustrating when you do a small job and it turns to another,any suggs welcome,thanks.

[johnnyroper]

The ball slides in handle and then captive part slides in to the other section. Might have to disconnect bonnet end to get the slack to refit it easily.

[johnnyroper]

Looking again is there a piece broken off on housing end where the captive looking but fits?

[Stevie t]

That's what I was wondering,sort of looks like the nut goes on the outside maybe call as there's a couple of scuff marks but not obviously like something broken off.

[insanitybeard]

Below is how it's located on mine. If the cable keeps falling out when you try to clip the cable sleeve into the plastic holder on the lever then I reckon either a lug has busted or the cable sleeve holder on the lever has worn.

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[Stevie t]

That's a brill photo thanks,it shows where the locating bit goes I was thinking it went at the end,thanks very much for taking the trouble,  I can move forward now.

[Stevie t]

All sorted now,thanks for all the help   

[insanitybeard]