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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2004EXCURSION 2WD V10-6.8L VIN SREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY AND FRAMEDOORS, HOOD AND TRUNKHOODHOOD LATCH RELEASESERVICE AND REPAIR
2004 Ford Excursion 2WD V10-6.8L VIN S
Hood Latch Release: Service and Repair
2004 Ford Excursion 2WD V10-6.8L VIN SSECTION Service and Repair
HOOD LATCH RELEASE HANDLE
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the powertrain control module (PCM).
3. Remove the nuts.
4. Lower the hood latch release/park brake bracket and position aside.
5. Disconnect the hood latch release cable.
6. Release the retaining clip from the hood latch release handle to the park brake bracket.
7. Release the return spring and remove the hood release handle.
INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the powertrain control module (PCM).
3. Remove the nuts.
4. Lower the hood latch release/park brake bracket and position aside.
5. Disconnect the hood latch release cable.
6. Release the retaining clip from the hood latch release handle to the park brake bracket.
7. Release the return spring and remove the hood release handle.
INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.