1996 Mercury Mercury Cougar hood release

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[SV03200( ALL)03/95]
Working with the engine on:
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[SV03400( BCGV)03/95]
1. Set the parking brake fully and make sure
that the gearshift is securely latched in
P (Park).
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[SV03501( ALL)03/95]
2. Block the wheels. This will prevent your
vehicle from moving unexpectedly.
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[SV03600( ALL)02/95]
RWARNING
Do not start your engine with the air
cleaner removed and do not remove it
while the engine is running.
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[SV03650( ALL)03/95]
Opening the Hood
[SV03800( ALL)03/95]
1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release
located under the lower left corner of the
instrument panel.
[SV04000( ALL)03/95]
2. Go around to the front of the vehicle, and
release the auxiliary catch that is located
under the front edge of the hood at the
center of the vehicle.
[SV04070( BC )05/95]
one third page art:0010537-A
The auxiliary catch under the front edge of the hood
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[SV04200( BCGV)01/95]
3. Lift the hood until the counterbalanced
hinges hold it open.
File:rcsvc.ex
Update:Mon Jun 12 16:45:15 1995

Index 321
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
calculating.............. 180
definition.............. 179
location............... 179
H
Hazard flashers.............. 94
Headlamps
autolamp system............ 84
bulb specification........... 284
checking alignment.......... 279
cleaning................ 84
daytime running lights......... 82
flashing................ 92
high beam............... 92
replacing bulbs............ 279
turning on and off........... 83
Head restraints............. 118
Heating
manual heating and air conditioning
system............... 74
semi-automatic system......... 77
High beams, indicator light........ 62
High-mount brakelamp
description.............. 282
replacing the bulb.......... 283
Hitch................. 183
Hood
latch location............. 230
lubrication specifications........ 292
release lever............. 230
Horn................... 95
Hoses, checking............. 245
File:rcixc.ex
Update:Wed Jun 28 16:52:09 1995