Hood Latch: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Mariner and 2008 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Connect the hood latch release cable to the hood latch.
- Connect the cable.
- Engage the cable conduit.
- Slide the hood latch down onto the mounting bracket.
- Position the hood latch with the alignment marks and install the 2 hood latch bolts.
- Tighten to 11 Nm (97 lb-in).
- Tighten the hood latch nut to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
NOTE:
When the hood latch is installed, the latch adjustment must be checked to make sure the latch is installed and aligned correctly.