Hood: Service and Repair

HOOD LATCH

REMOVAL







1. Remove the radiator grille sight shield.
1 Remove the bolts.
2 Release the retaining clips.
3 Remove the radiator grille sight shield.







2. Remove the bolts and position the hood latch aside.







3. Remove the hood latch.
1 Release the cable conduit.
2 Release the hood latch cable.

INSTALLATION







1. Install the hood latch cable.
1 Install the hood latch cable.
2 Install the cable conduit.







2. Position the hood latch and install the bolts.







3. Align the hood latch.
1 Loosen the hood latch bolts enough to allow for movement of the hood latch.
2 Align the hood latch with the hood latch striker.







4. Tighten the hood latch bolts.
5. Verify the hood latch striker is fully engaging the hood latch.
- If necessary, use Multi-Purpose Grease Spray F5AZ-19G209-AA or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESR-M1C159-A to lubricate the latch.
- Repeat the install procedure as necessary to make sure the hood latch is aligned correctly.







6. Install the radiator grille sight shield.
1 Position the sight shield.
2 Lock the clips.
3 Install the bolts.