Removal and Installation

Hood latch release cable A or B 

1. Disconnect the hood latch release cable A from the hood latch release cable B.
   1. Open the cable connector cover.
   2. Disconnect the hood latch release cable A.
      Fig 1: Identifying Cable Connector Cover And Hood Latch Release Cable A

      Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

   Hood latch release cable B 

2. Remove the hood latch. For additional information, refer to HOOD LATCH .
3. Remove the hood latch release cable B.
   • Disconnect the hood latch release cable B guides.

   Hood latch release cable A 

4. Disconnect the hood latch release cable A guides from the core support.
5. Remove the 2 Battery Junction Box (BJB) bolts, and position the BJB aside.
6. Disconnect the hood latch release cable A guides from the left inner fender.
7. Remove the driver side cowl side trim panel. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
8. Remove the 3 parking brake control nuts, and position the parking brake control aside.
   • To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
9. Remove the E-clip, release the return spring and position the hood latch release handle aside.
10. Disconnect the hood latch release cable A from the hood latch release handle.
11. Remove the hood latch release cable A through the engine compartment.

    Hood latch release cable A and B 

12. To install, reverse the removal procedure.