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

The service and repair of the hood latch requires marking its position before using a wrench to remove the two securing bolts. Remove two bolts from the hood latch after which you should position the hood latch aside in order to reach the hood latch release cable. First disconnect the release cable before taking out the hood latch. Install the hood latch through reverse removal steps followed by torquing the bolts to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft). Ensure proper alignment of the latch when you check its adjustment after installing it.

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Mercury Sable Lock Part Number: XF1Z-16700-AA
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- Other Name: Latch Assembly - Hood; Hood Latch; Latch
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1996-1999 Mercury Sable | G, GS, LS, LS Premium | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Mercury Sable Lock, Front Part Number: 5G1Z-16700-AA
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- Other Name: Latch Assembly - Hood; Hood Latch, Front; Latch; Hood Latch
- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2008-2009 Mercury Sable | Base, Premier | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Mercury Sable 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:
- 1986-1987 Mercury Sable | GS, LS | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Mercury Sable Lock Part Number: 5F4Z-16700-AA
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- Other Name: Latch Assembly - Hood; Hood Latch; Latch
- Manufacturer Note: Includes auxiliary hood safety catch
- Replaces: YF4Z-16700-AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2000-2005 Mercury Sable | GS, LS, LS Premium, Platinum Edition | 6 Cyl 3.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS

Mercury Sable Hood Latch

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Hood Latch is an essential part and widely famous for its optimal quality and work because it provides safety and smoothness in Mercury Sable cars. This essential part ensures that the hood does not open during the operation because the engine's stack, radiator, and battery need protection during the operation. The Hood Latch is built with different Sable models in mind; the latch mechanism does not change with every update to give Sable's safety features the same boost. It is positioned at the center and below the front of the hood to support the role of protecting vital components in enhancing the working of the Mercury Sable. This Hood Latch is also very durable while at the same time being easy to turn, as one would expect such a hood latch to be. It is worthy to note that the Hood Latch comes with easy-to-use as well as maintain features hence giving it a competitive edge in the market. Therefore, the Hood Latch enhances reliability, performance and safety to become one of the most important components of Mercury Sable cars, which perfectly illustrate the principal directions of the brand - quality and innovation. Therefore, the Hood Latch not only takes the driving experience to another level but also gives the driver that pride of having a car fitted with a reliable and efficient way of hood locking.

Mercury Sable Hood Latch Parts and Q&A

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Q: How to service and repair the hood latch on Mercury Sable?
A:
The service and repair of the hood latch requires marking its position before using a wrench to remove the two securing bolts. Remove two bolts from the hood latch after which you should position the hood latch aside in order to reach the hood latch release cable. First disconnect the release cable before taking out the hood latch. Install the hood latch through reverse removal steps followed by torquing the bolts to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft). Ensure proper alignment of the latch when you check its adjustment after installing it.