Hood Latch & Components - Exploded View

2009 Mercury Mountaineer 4.6 8, RWDSECTION Hood Latch & Components - Exploded View
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2009 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fig 1: Exploded View Of Hood Latch & Components With Torque Specifications
GF0013251Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Item Part Number Description
1 W706519 Pin-type retainers (6 required)
2 8C291 Radiator sight shield
3 N811859-S439 Hood latch bolts (2 required)
4 16700 Hood latch
5 - Hood latch release cable and handle (part of 16916)
6 W611104 Hood latch release cable handle bolt
7 N620480 Hood latch release cable handle nut
8 16916 Hood latch release handle
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