Hood Latch Release Handle: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the battery tray. REFER to BATTERY AND BATTERY TRAY - EXPLODED VIEW .
- Remove the hood latch. Refer to HOOD LATCH .
- Remove the 2 bolts and remove the steering column cover trim panel.
- Remove the body control module. REFER to BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) - WITHOUT INTELLIGENT ACCESS .
- Remove the 3 BCM-B
bracket nuts and position aside the bracket.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
- Release the hood latch release cable routing clips.
- Remove the hood release handle screw and remove the hood release handle.
- Remove hood latch release handle and cable.
- Pull the hood latch release handle and cable through the cowl panel into the interior.