Removal and Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Mercury Milan, 2011 Lincoln MKZ, and 2011 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the 6 (Fusion)/2 (Milan/MKZ) radiator grille pin-type retainers and the 4 radiator grille bolts.
- For MKZ, disconnect the secondary hood latch release cable from the hood latch.
- Remove the 2 hood latch bolts and position the hood latch aside.
- To install, tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
- Disconnect the hood latch release cable and remove the hood latch.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
NOTE:
Pull up on the radiator grille to gain access to the hood latch.
NOTE:
Mark the hood latch position prior to removal of the hood latch bolts.