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Ford Escape: Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems / Removal and Installation - Hood Latch

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

  1. 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).

  1. Remove the hood latch.
    1. If equipped.
      Disconnect the hood ajar switch.
    1. Remove the bolts from the hood latch.
      Torque: 93 lb.in (10.5 Nm)
    1. Detach the hood release cable from the mounting bracket.
    1. Disconnect the hood latch release cable end and remove the hood latch.

Installation

  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

    Removal and Installation - Fuel Filler Door Latch

    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 and Installation - Hood Latch Release Cable

    Removal Front Cable Remove the hood latch. Refer to: Hood Latch (501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, Removal and Installation)...

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    Ford Escape 2020-2025 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Drive Pinion Seal


    Special Tool(s) / General Equipment 205-208 (T83T-4676-A) Installer, Drive Pinion Oil SealTKIT-1983-FTKIT-1983-FLMTKIT-1983-FX Flat Headed Screw Driver Materials Name Specification Motorcraft® Premium Long-Life GreaseXG-1-E1 ESA-M1C75-B  Removal Remove the drive pinion flange...

    Ford Escape 2020-2025 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Front Door Side Impact Sensor


    Removal   WARNING: The following procedure prescribes critical repair steps required for correct restraint system operation during a crash. Follow all notes and steps carefully. Failure to follow step instructions may result in incorrect operation of the restraint system and increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash...

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