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.
      
   2. Remove the bolts from the hood latch.
      Torque: 93 lb.in (10.5 Nm)
   3. Detach the hood release cable from the mounting bracket.
      
   4. Disconnect the hood latch release cable end and remove the hood latch.
      

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.