Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Milan, 2010 Lincoln MKZ, and 2010 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).
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.
Disconnect the hood latch release cable and remove the hood latch.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.