Ford Escape: Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems / Removal and Installation - Hood Latch
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Remove the air cleaner inlet pipe.
Refer to: Air Cleaner Intake Pipe (303-12C Intake Air Distribution and Filtering, Removal and Installation).
Refer to: Air Cleaner Intake Pipe (303-12A Intake Air Distribution and
Filtering - 1.5L EcoBoost (132kW/180PS) – I3 (Y1), Removal and
Installation).
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Remove the hood latch.
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If equipped.
Disconnect the hood ajar switch.
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Remove the bolts from the hood latch.
Torque:
93 lb.in (10.5 Nm)
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Detach the hood release cable from the mounting bracket.
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Disconnect the hood latch release cable end and remove the hood latch.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Removal
NOTE:
The fuel filler door latch is serviced with the fuel filler door assembly.
Remove the fuel filler door assembly.
Refer to: Fuel Filler Door Assembly (501-03 Body Closures, Removal and Installation)...
Removal
Front Cable
Remove the hood latch.
Refer to: Hood Latch (501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, Removal and Installation)...
Other information:
Switching Keyless Entry On and Off
Switch the ignition on using an original
key that has not been created as a
MyKey.
Press Settings on the touchscreen.
Press Vehicle Settings.
Press Locks.
Reprogramming the Unlocking Function
You can enable two-stage unlocking
function allowing you to unlock only the
driver door when you touch the unlock
sensor...
Note: Depending on your vehicle option
package, the controls may look different
from what you see here.
Directing the Airflow
Press and release the button to
direct airflow to the windshield
air vents and de-mister.
Press and release the button to
direct airflow to the instrument
panel air vents...