Mariner 4WD V6-3.0L (2010)
Hood Latch Release: Service and Repair
Hood Latch Release Handle
Hood Latch Release Handle
Removal and Installation
1. Remove the hood latch. For additional information, refer to Hood Latch See: Hood Latch/Service and Repair/Hood Latch.
2. Disconnect the 3 hood latch release handle cable guides.
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Note the routing of the hood latch release cable.
3. Remove the hood latch release handle bolt.
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To install, tighten to 11 Nm (97 lb-in).
4. NOTE: Breaking the tab does not require handle assembly replacement.
Using a suitable tool, push up on the tab to snap it off and then slide the handle off the instrument panel.
5. NOTE: The hood latch release handle and cable assembly must be pulled through the cowl panel into the passenger compartment.
Remove the hood latch release handle and cable assembly.
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Pull the hood latch release cable through the cowl panel.
6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.