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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2007FUSION SEL, 2.3 Z, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1005 (HANDLES, LOCKS, LATCHES AND ENTRY SYSTEMS)REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONHOOD LATCHINSTALLATION
2007 Ford Fusion SEL, 2.3 Z, Standard

Hood Latch: Installation

2007 Ford Fusion SEL, 2.3 Z, StandardSECTION Installation
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  1. Connect the hood latch release cable to the hood latch.
    1. Connect the cable.
    2. Engage the cable conduit.
    2. Fig 1: Hood Latch & Cable Conduit
    GF0023804Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Slide the hood latch down onto the mounting bracket.
    3. NOTE: When the hood latch is installed, the latch adjustment must be checked to make sure the latch is installed and aligned correctly.
  3. Position the hood latch with the alignment marks and install the 2 hood latch bolts.
    • Tighten to 11 Nm (97 lb-in).
    4. Fig 2: Identifying Bolts
    GF0041846Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Tighten the hood latch nut to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
    5. Fig 3: Identifying Nut
    GF0041847Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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