How to remove and install a hood latch and Hood Cable on a Mercury Mariner?

To install new hood latches for vehicles 2005 or newer, draw lines around the hood hinges before you start, so you can exactly place the latch back later. Only undo, but do not remove, the nut, then remove the bolts that hold the hood latch in place. Pull the insulating plastic tube off the latch cable, disconnect its end, and take out the latch. To install the hood, line everything up again, push down on the bumper until the hood latches stay in place when you shut it. Inside the passenger cabin, take off the driver kick panel, lift the hood release handle lever, turn the cable housing end, and pull the cable out from the handle. Pull off the mounting bolts if needed, first from the dashboard, to take off the hood release handle completely. Before starting, attach a wire or string to the end of the cable. Inside the engine area, take out the Hood Cable from the latch on its holder. Also detach every small wire holding the cable in place on the radiator support's back and fender well.

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Mercury Mariner Hood Control Cable Assembly
Part Number: 6L8Z-16916-AA
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- Other Name: Cable Assy - Hood Control; Release Cable
- Manufacturer Note: Cable Asy
- Replaces: 5L8Z-16916-AB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2007 Mercury Mariner | 4 Cyl 2.3L, 4 Cyl 2.3L Hybrid Gas/Electric DOHC, 6 Cyl 3.0L DOHC EFI Modular | 4AT CD4E, 5-Speed Manual Transmission, 5-Speed Manual Transmission - AK, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, CVT Auto Trans Powersplit Elec, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Right Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Two-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Two-Wheel Drive (Right Hand Drive)
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Mercury Mariner Hood Control Cable Assembly
Part Number: 5L8Z-16916-AB
$42.75 MSRP: $61.42
You Save: $18.67 (31%)
Ships in 1-3 Business Days
ADD TO CART
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assy - Hood Control
- Manufacturer Note: Cable Asy
- Replaced by: 6L8Z-16916-AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2006 Mercury Mariner | 4 Cyl 2.3L, 4 Cyl 2.3L Hybrid Gas/Electric DOHC, 6 Cyl 3.0L DOHC EFI Modular | 4AT CD4E, 5-Speed Manual Transmission, 5-Speed Manual Transmission - AK, CVT Auto Trans Powersplit Elec, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Right Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Two-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Two-Wheel Drive (Right Hand Drive)
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Mercury Mariner Hood Control Cable Assembly
Part Number: 8L8Z-16916-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cable Assy - Hood Control; Release Cable
- Manufacturer Note: Cable Asy
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2008-2011 Mercury Mariner | 4 Cyl 2.3L, 4 Cyl 2.3L Hybrid Gas/Electric DOHC, 4 Cyl 2.5L Duratec (110kW/150PS), 4 Cyl 2.5L PFI Gas/Electric, 6 Cyl 3.0L DOHC EFI Modular, 6 Cyl 3.0L OHC Duratec | 4AT CD4E, 5-Speed Manual Transmission - AK, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, CVT Auto Trans Powersplit Elec, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive

Mercury Mariner Hood Cable

The Mercury Mariner Hood Cable is the important connection that lets the driver quickly pop open the hood to check or repair the engine. The single Hood Cable connects one lever with the splitter, and smaller strands reach each latch as it runs from the cabin release handle to a junction near the latch. Over the years, the earlier Mercury Mariner models featured a single-pull design, while later models maintained the same design. This means there are no significant design changes between models and only material changes that resist cracking and moisture invasion. The mechanism remains simple. You pull, the inner wire slides, the latch frees, and the hood lifts. Yet, age can fray the Hood Cable or let water in. Both reduce lifespan and can leave the hood stuck. Whenever your Hood Cable starts to show signs of stretching or breakage, simply replace it with a new one to restore the feel of a smooth pull. This helps to maintain safe access for regular inspections. If you keep an eye on your Mercury Mariner regularly, you are likely to notice early fraying. A well-lubricated Mercury Hood Cable will keep the latch crisp for every Mariner outing.

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Mercury Mariner Hood Cable Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Hood Control Cable Assembly
5L8Z-16916-AB
Q: How to remove and install a hood latch and Hood Cable on a Mercury Mariner?
A:
To install new hood latches for vehicles 2005 or newer, draw lines around the Hood Hinges before you start, so you can exactly place the latch back later. Only undo, but do not remove, the nut, then remove the bolts that hold the hood latch in place. Pull the insulating plastic tube off the latch cable, disconnect its end, and take out the latch. To install the hood, line everything up again, push down on the bumper until the hood latches stay in place when you shut it. Inside the passenger cabin, take off the driver kick panel, lift the hood release handle lever, turn the cable housing end, and pull the cable out from the handle. Pull off the mounting bolts if needed, first from the dashboard, to take off the hood release handle completely. Before starting, attach a wire or string to the end of the cable. Inside the engine area, take out the Hood Cable from the latch on its holder. Also detach every small wire holding the cable in place on the radiator support's back and fender well.