Hood Latch: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Mariner and 2010 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Connect the hood latch release cable to the hood latch.
1. Connect the cable.
2. Engage the cable conduit.
  
  Fig 1: Connecting Hood Latch Release Cable To Hood Latch
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Slide the hood latch down onto the mounting bracket.

NOTE: When the hood latch is installed, the latch adjustment must be checked to make sure the latch is installed and aligned correctly.

Position the hood latch with the alignment marks and install the 2 hood latch bolts.
- Tighten to 11 Nm (97 lb-in).
  
  Fig 2: Locating Hood Latch Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Tighten the hood latch nut to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).

Fig 3: Locating Hood Latch Nut
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.