What is the torque spec for the hood latch retaining nut?

The diagram specifies tightening the nut to 12 N·m (9 lb-ft).

What is the Ford part number for the hood latch?

The hood latch is labeled with base part number 16700.

What components are shown in this diagram?

It shows the hood latch (16700), the hood latch release cable, the latch retaining nut with its torque value, and an arrow indicating the front of the vehicle.

How does the hood latch release cable connect?

The illustration shows the release cable routing from the rear of the diagram down to the hood latch mechanism mounted at the front of the vehicle.

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1999 Ford Contour Hood Latch & Release Cable Diagram - Nut Torque Spec

Line drawing of hood latch with release cable and tightening torque callout

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Schematic line drawing of the hood latch and release cable with a nut tightening torque of 12 N-m (9 lb-ft).

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This document is a Ford service manual illustration (figure number N12373-B) showing the hood latch assembly and its mounting location on the vehicle. The diagram identifies the hood latch (base part number 16700) mounted to the front body structure, with the hood latch release cable shown routing to the latch mechanism. An arrow indicates the orientation of the front of the vehicle for reference during service. A callout points to the retaining nut for the latch assembly and specifies its torque value: tighten to 12 N·m (9 lb-ft). A reader can learn from this diagram where the hood latch is located, how the release cable attaches to it, the Ford base part number for the latch (16700), and the correct fastener torque for installing the latch retaining nut. The scan was uploaded to a 1999 Ford Contour gallery as part of a set that appears to include a companion hood diagram (1hood.JPG); the drawing itself does not state a model year or model name, but nothing visible contradicts the claimed application. The figure ID N12373-B can be used to cross-reference the illustration in Ford service literature.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the torque spec for the hood latch retaining nut?: The diagram specifies tightening the nut to 12 N·m (9 lb-ft).
What is the Ford part number for the hood latch?: The hood latch is labeled with base part number 16700.
What components are shown in this diagram?: It shows the hood latch (16700), the hood latch release cable, the latch retaining nut with its torque value, and an arrow indicating the front of the vehicle.
How does the hood latch release cable connect?: The illustration shows the release cable routing from the rear of the diagram down to the hood latch mechanism mounted at the front of the vehicle.