Removal and Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Lincoln LS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the 2 hood latch bolts.
- To install, tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
- Position the hood latch up.
- Disconnect the hood latch release cable and remove the hood latch.
- Lubricate the hood latch after installation.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- When a new hood latch is installed, the latch adjustment must be checked to make sure the latch is installed correctly.
NOTE:
Mark the hood latch prior to the removal of the bolts.