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:
WARNING: Driving while distracted
can result in loss of vehicle control, crash
and injury. We strongly recommend that
you use extreme caution when using any
device that may take your focus off the
road. Your primary responsibility is the
safe operation of your vehicle...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Resistance Spotwelding Equipment
8 mm Drill Bit
MIG/MAG Welding Equipment
Spot Weld Drill Bit
Locking Pliers
Materials
Name
Specification
Metal Bonding AdhesiveTA-1, TA-1-B, 3M™ 08115, LORD Fusor® 108B, Henkel Teroson EP 5055
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Removal
WARNING:
Electric vehicles damaged by a crash may have compr..