Removal and Installation

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Mark the position of the hood latch.
Remove the hood latch bolts.

Fig 1: Removing Hood Latch Bolts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Disconnect the hood latch release cable from the hood latch.
- Disconnect the cable conduit.
- Disconnect the cable.
  
  Fig 2: Disconnecting Hood Latch Release Cable From Hood Latch
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the hood latch.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.