How to service and repair the hood latch on Ford Thunderbird?

You must begin service or repairs of the hood latch by taking out the upper radiator sight shield. The hood latch needs marked before removing the two hood latch bolts so the final positioning will be correct. The adjustment of the latch needs checking after bolt removal for new installments to verify correct positioning. The carrying out of hood latch bolt installation requires torque settings at 12 Nm (9 lb-ft) with the hood latch positioned in the upward direction. Disconnect the hood latch release cable from its point on the latch and then remove the latch. You should reverse the removal steps while applying lubrication to the hood latch at the end of installation.

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Ford Thunderbird Lock, Front Part Number: 6W6Z-16700-A
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch Assembly - Hood; Deck Lid Latch, Rear; Hood Latch, Front; Trunk Latch; Door Lock; Latch; Hood Latch
- Manufacturer Note: Hood Latch
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 4R3Z-16700-AA, F87Z-16700-BA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002-2005 Ford Thunderbird | 50th Anniversary Edition, Base, James Bond Edition, Neiman Marcus, Pacific Coast Roadster | 8 Cyl 3.9 L GAS
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Ford Thunderbird Lock Part Number: E6DZ-16700-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch Assembly - Hood; Hood Latch; Latch
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1984-1988 Ford Thunderbird | Base, Elan, Fila, LX, Sport, Turbo | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS

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The Ford Thunderbird's Hood Latch is another vital part installed at the underside of the car's hood that must be locked to keep the hood from popping open while the car is running. This mechanism is especially important when it comes to protection of the important components of the car such as the engine, radiator and the battery among others. Over the Years, Varying Types and Stiles of Hood Latch have been Incorporate in Varying Thunderbird Models with Disparate Design Characteristics and Functionalities. These differences are actually responsible for the overall performance and dependability of the Hood Latch in provided enable and security of the rear components of the car.

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6W6Z-16700-A
Q: How to service and repair the hood latch on Ford Thunderbird?
A:
You must begin service or repairs of the hood latch by taking out the upper radiator sight shield. The hood latch needs marked before removing the two hood latch bolts so the final positioning will be correct. The adjustment of the latch needs checking after bolt removal for new installments to verify correct positioning. The carrying out of hood latch bolt installation requires torque settings at 12 Nm (9 lb-ft) with the hood latch positioned in the upward direction. Disconnect the hood latch release cable from its point on the latch and then remove the latch. You should reverse the removal steps while applying lubrication to the hood latch at the end of installation.