Ford Escape: Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems / Removal and Installation - Hood Latch
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Remove the air cleaner inlet pipe.
Refer to: Air Cleaner Intake Pipe (303-12C Intake Air Distribution and Filtering, Removal and Installation).
Refer to: Air Cleaner Intake Pipe (303-12A Intake Air Distribution and
Filtering - 1.5L EcoBoost (132kW/180PS) – I3 (Y1), Removal and
Installation).
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Remove the hood latch.
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If equipped.
Disconnect the hood ajar switch.
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Remove the bolts from the hood latch.
Torque:
93 lb.in (10.5 Nm)
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Detach the hood release cable from the mounting bracket.
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Disconnect the hood latch release cable end and remove the hood latch.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Removal
NOTE:
The fuel filler door latch is serviced with the fuel filler door assembly.
Remove the fuel filler door assembly.
Refer to: Fuel Filler Door Assembly (501-03 Body Closures, Removal and Installation)...
Removal
Front Cable
Remove the hood latch.
Refer to: Hood Latch (501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, Removal and Installation)...
Other information:
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
LH side shown, RH side similar.
Remove the upper belt moulding screw at front of the door.
Torque:
8 lb.in (0.9 Nm)
Remove the upper belt moulding screw at rear of the door...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Flat Headed Screw Driver
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the active grille shutter.
Refer to: Active Grille Shutter (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation)...