MTC Ronak 3259 Hood Safety Catch Pull Handle

Hood Safety Catch Pull Handle for Mercedes-Benz

This MTC Ronak hood safety catch pull handle is a direct-fit body component for select Mercedes-Benz C-Class models. It is used at the front grill to release the hood safety catch and restore normal hood opening operation.

Key Features

• Brand: MTC Ronak
• Part number: 3259
• Body component for the hood safety catch release system
• Mounts at the front grill
• Fits select Mercedes-Benz C230, C280, C36 AMG, and C220 applications
• Cross-reference: 202-887-00-27

Detailed Description

Part number 3259 is a hood safety catch pull handle made for Mercedes-Benz vehicles that use a front-grill release location. It is a practical replacement for a worn, broken, or missing pull handle in the hood release system. This part is listed for 1997 Mercedes-Benz C230, 1994-1997 Mercedes-Benz C280, 1995-1997 Mercedes-Benz C36 AMG, and 1994-1996 Mercedes-Benz C220, all at the front grill. For buyers searching for a Mercedes-Benz C230 hood safety catch pull handle or a Mercedes-Benz C280 hood release handle, 3259 provides the correct fitment reference.

What It Helps Fix

• Broken hood safety catch pull handle
• Loose or missing front-grill hood release handle
• Difficulty releasing the hood safety catch
• Damaged body trim around the hood release point
• Restoration of proper hood opening function on Mercedes-Benz C-Class models

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the front-grill mounting location before installation and compare the existing handle to part number 3259. Confirm vehicle fitment by model year and application: Fits 1997 Mercedes-Benz C230, front grill; Fits 1994-1997 Mercedes-Benz C280, front grill; Fits 1995-1997 Mercedes-Benz C36 AMG, front grill; Fits 1994-1996 Mercedes-Benz C220, front grill. If the release mechanism is binding, inspect the surrounding hood latch components before replacing the handle.

Quality Assurance

MTC Ronak part 3259 is cataloged with OE-style interchange reference 202-887-00-27 for the same application. It is listed for direct replacement use on the specified Mercedes-Benz C-Class vehicles.