Description
Ford Focus XR5 Mk2 – Bonnet Latch Conversion Kit
Upgrade your unreliable factory bonnet latch with a robust cable-operated release system.
The Ford Focus XR5 Mk2 is well known for premature failure of the original bonnet latch mechanism. This conversion kit replaces the factory arrangement with a practical cable-operated system featuring an interior release handle and a secondary safety release under the bonnet.
Features
- Converts the factory bonnet latch to a cable-operated release system.
- Interior bonnet release handle mounts in the passenger footwell for convenient access.
- Includes secondary safety release handle for engine bay access.
- Supplied with release cable, mounting hardware and fasteners.
- Designed as a universal conversion suitable for custom installations.
- Improves reliability compared with the original bonnet latch system.
Benefits
- Eliminates common failure points of the factory XR5 bonnet latch.
- Provides a more reliable bonnet release system.
- Convenient interior bonnet release.
- Retains an under-bonnet secondary safety release.
- Ideal solution for vehicles with worn, damaged or inoperative factory bonnet catches.
Kit Contents
- Interior bonnet release handle assembly
- Secondary bonnet safety release lever
- Bonnet release cable
- Mounting screws and hardware
- Installation instructions
Installation Overview
- Remove the original bonnet latch and release cable.
- Route the new bonnet release cable through the factory firewall grommet.
- Mount the interior release handle to the passenger-side kick panel.
- Install the bonnet latch assembly onto the radiator support/slam panel.
- Fabricate mounting brackets where required (not supplied).
- Adjust the cable and latch to ensure smooth operation.
- Verify the bonnet latches securely and releases correctly before returning the vehicle to service.
Important Installation Information
This conversion kit is supplied as a component kit only.
Vehicle variations may require:
- Custom fabrication.
- Drilling or modification of mounting locations.
- Fabrication of mounting brackets (not supplied).
- Adjustment of cable routing and latch alignment.
Installation should only be carried out by a competent person or qualified automotive technician. The installer is responsible for ensuring the bonnet latch is correctly aligned, securely mounted, and operates safely before the vehicle is driven.
Bullet Performance Racing supplies the conversion components only and accepts no responsibility for incorrect installation, fabrication, vehicle modifications, or damage resulting from improper fitment or failure to verify correct bonnet latch operation.
