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:
The WACM is a 5 Watt wireless power transmitter certified under the
Wireless Power Consortium's Qi (pronounced “Chee") Standard. The WACM
can be used to energize the secondary receiver coil equipped in one Qi
compatible device (smart phone, wireless earbuds case, etc...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Vehicle/Axle Stands
Removal
NOTICE:
Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the
performance of vital components and systems. Failure of these fasteners
may result in major service expense...