Hood Latch: Installation

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Connect the hood latch release cable and conduit to the hood latch.
1. Connect the cable.
2. Engage the cable conduit.

Fig 1: Hood Latch & Cable Conduit

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

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 9 Nm (80 lb-in).

Fig 2: Hood Latch Bolts

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Install the hood latch nut.
- Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).

Fig 3: Hood Latch Nut

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.