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Removal and Installation

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  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  2. Remove the hood latch. Refer to Hood Latch .
  3. Remove the pin-type retainers.
    Fig 1: Removing Pin-Type Retainers
    G01556097Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Position the air deflector aside to reveal the hood latch release cable guide.
  5. Remove the hood latch release cable guide.
    Fig 2: Releasing Cable Guide
    G01556098Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the remaining hood latch release cable guides.
    Fig 3: Removing Remaining Hood Latch
    G01556099Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the powertrain control module (PCM) (12A650). Refer to REMOVAL & INSTALLATION .
  8. Remove the A-pillar lower trim panel. Refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
  9. Remove the nuts.
    Fig 4: Removing Nuts
    G01556100Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Lower the hood latch release/park brake bracket from the vehicle.
  11. Remove the hood latch release cable from the handle.
    1. Release the cable conduit.
    2. Remove the cable.
  12. Remove the hood latch release cable and dash panel grommet through the front of the vehicle.
  13. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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