Ford Fusion: Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems / Hood Latch. Removal and Installation
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Remove the front bumper cover.
Refer to: Front Bumper Cover (501-19 Bumpers, Removal and Installation).
Left Hand (LH)
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Disconnect the hood ajar switch electrical connector and position aside the wiring harness.
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Remove the hood latch.
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Remove the nuts.
Torque:
80 lb.in (9 Nm)
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Detach the left front hood latch release cable from the left front hood latch.
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Remove the left front hood latch release cable
from the left front hood latch and remove the left front hood latch.
Right Hand (RH)
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Remove the hood latch.
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Remove the nuts.
Torque:
80 lb.in (9 Nm)
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Detach the right front hood latch release cable from the right front hood latch.
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Remove the right front hood latch release cable
from the right front hood latch and remove the right front hood latch.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Left front cable
Remove the front bumper cover.
Refer to: Front Bumper Cover (501-19 Bumpers)
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Removal
Remove the hood latch release handle access cover.
NOTE:
Insert a 10mm 1/4 inch drive socket to release the clips...
Other information:
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
NOTE:
RH height sensor assembly shown, LH similar...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Hot Air Gun
DISASSEMBLY
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the front bumper cover.
Refer to: Front Bumper Cover (501-19 Bumpers, Removal and Installation)...