OEM 2006 Mercury Mariner Hood Latch

2006 Mercury Mariner Hood Latch Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to service and repair the hood latch on 2006 Mercury Mariner?

  A: Service or repair of the hood latch starts with removing the hood latch nut followed by marking the hood latch position before uninstalling the two hood latch bolts. After removing the bolts the technician should take out the hood latch and disengage the cable conduit followed by disconnecting the cable. During installation begin by connecting both the hood latch release cable and conduit to the hood latch while validating the cable connection together with the cable conduit engagement. A suitable installation and alignment check should be performed on the latch mechanism. The hood latch requires positioning according to alignment marks before tightening the two hood latch bolts to 9 Nm (80 lb-in). To complete installation apply the hood latch nut and fasten it with 9 Nm (80 lb-in) torque for vehicles produced up to 10/2005 then use 5 Nm (44 lb-in) for subsequent models.