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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.
  1. Remove the 6 (Fusion)/2 (Milan/MKZ) radiator grille pin-type retainers and the 4 radiator grille bolts.
  2. For MKZ, disconnect the secondary hood latch release cable from the hood latch.
  3. 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.
  4. Remove the 2 hood latch bolts and position the hood latch aside.
    • To install, tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
  5. Disconnect the hood latch release cable and remove the hood latch.
  6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.