Removal and Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Milan, 2006 Lincoln Zephyr, and 2006 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the hood latch. For additional information, refer to HOOD LATCH .
- Remove the LH fender splash shield. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS .
- Release the 2 hood latch release cable locators from the radiator grille opening panel reinforcement.
- Disconnect the hood latch release cable from the LH fender opening, open the 2 hood latch release cable locators and position the cable aside.
- Release the hood latch release cable locator from the wiring harness.
- Remove the 2 hood latch release handle screws.
- Remove the hood latch release handle and cable assembly.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
NOTE:
The hood latch release handle and cable assembly must be pulled through the dash panel into the passenger compartment.