Hood Latch: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Ford Edge. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

NOTE: Some vehicles are equipped with a grille shutter assembly framework only. These vehicles will not have a grille shutter actuator or a grille shutter linkage.

Remove the active grille shutter. Refer to: Active Grille Shutter .
Disconnect the hood ajar switch electrical connector.

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Remove the hood latch.
1. Remove the hood latch nuts.
  Torque: 106 lb.in (12 Nm)
2. Disconnect the hood latch release cable from the hood latch and remove the hood latch.

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