How to service and repair the hood latch on Mercury Mariner?

The hood latch nut requires loosening without removal at the beginning of servicing and repairs. Before disassembling the hood latch bolts it is important to mark their initial position. First disconnect the hood latch release cable following the steps of releasing cable conduit then disconnecting the cable. Unbolt the hood latch followed by an additional step to detach the hood latch release lever. Start by securing the hood latch release cable properly onto the hood latch while you confirm that both the cable connection and cable conduit installation has been achieved. Check the hood latch adjustment after sliding it down onto the mounting bracket by using the marked positions for alignment and then tighten the two hood latch bolts to 11 Nm (97 lb-in). Secure the hood latch nut to 6 Nm tightness (53 lb-in torque).

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- Other Name: Latch Assembly - Hood; Hood Latch, Front; Latch; Hood Latch
- Position: Front
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- Other Name: Latch Assembly - Hood; Hood Latch, Front; Latch; Hood Latch
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 6L8Z-16700-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2007 Mercury Mariner | Base, Convenience, Hybrid, Luxury, Premier | 4 Cyl 2.3 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS

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The Hood Latch of Mercury Mariner cars is an important part located on the underside front of the hood used to hold the hood in place while in use. This mechanism is important to ensure that the vehicles critical components for instance the engine, the radiator, the battery among others are protected from being exposed by the hoods while the vehicle is in motion. Depending on the type of Mercury Mariner car, various types or kinds of Hood Latch could have been used throughout the progression of the models each with their own design and purpose to ensure that the hood of the car stays shut during the use of the vehicle.

Mercury Mariner Hood Latch Parts and Q&A

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Q: How to service and repair the hood latch on Mercury Mariner?
A:
The hood latch nut requires loosening without removal at the beginning of servicing and repairs. Before disassembling the hood latch bolts it is important to mark their initial position. First disconnect the hood latch release cable following the steps of releasing cable conduit then disconnecting the cable. Unbolt the hood latch followed by an additional step to detach the hood latch release lever. Start by securing the hood latch release cable properly onto the hood latch while you confirm that both the cable connection and cable conduit installation has been achieved. Check the hood latch adjustment after sliding it down onto the mounting bracket by using the marked positions for alignment and then tighten the two hood latch bolts to 11 Nm (97 lb-in). Secure the hood latch nut to 6 Nm tightness (53 lb-in torque).