Hood Latch: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Mariner and 2006 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Connect the hood latch release cable and conduit to the hood latch.
1. Connect the cable.
2. Engage the cable conduit.
  
  Fig 1: Connecting Hood Latch Release Cable
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: When the hood latch is installed, the latch adjustment must be checked to make sure the latch is installed and aligned correctly.

Position the hood latch with the alignment marks and install the 2 hood latch bolts.
- Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Hood Latch Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the hood latch nut.
- Tighten to:
  - 9 Nm (80 lb-in)(vehicles built through 10/2005).
  - 5 Nm (44 lb-in)(vehicles built after 10/2005).
    
    Fig 3: Locating Hood Latch Nut
    Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.