Hood Release Cable Handle - High Operating Effort
Article No. 86-21-1HOOD - RELEASE CABLE BINDING OR HIGH EFFORTS - VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 5/1/86
FORD 1986 TAURUS
LINCOLN-MERCURY 1986 SABLE
The hood release cable may bind resulting in high handle efforts. This may be caused by the current cable routing and excessive cable length. To correct this, a new shorter release cable (E6DZ-16916-B) with a relocated grommet and no retainer clip should be installed using the following procedure.
1. Remove and discard the existing hood release cable assembly (refer to 1986 Taurus/Sable Shop Manual, Section 44-08).
Figure 1:
2. Install the new hood release cable assembly (E6DZ-16916-B) to the vehicle, Figure 1.
Figure 2:
3. Obtain 3-inch wide pressure sensitive waterproof tape (D6AZ-19627-A). Cut off a 4-inch piece and apply to retain the cable to the instrument panel, Figure 2.
NOTE: Make sure cable routing is away from parking brake attachment.
4. Operate the hood cable handle to assure proper operation.
PART NUMBER PART NAME CLASS
E6DZ-16916-B Cable Assembly B
D6AZ-19627-A Waterproof Tape BG
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None WARRANTY STATUS:Reimbursable within the provisions of the Warranty and Policy Manual.
OPERATION: 16916A
TIME: 0.7 Hr. DLR. CODING: Basic Part No. 16916 - Code: 89
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