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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2021EDGE SE, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 326 (HANDLES, LOCKS, LATCHES AND ENTRY SYSTEMS)REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONHOOD LATCHINSTALLATION
2021 Ford Edge SE, 4WD

Hood Latch: Installation

2021 Ford Edge SE, 4WDSECTION Installation
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  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  2. NOTE: If reinstalling the original hood latch, use the marks made during removal to aid in alignment.

    Install the bolts and align the hood latch.

    1. Align the hood latch.
    2. Tighten the hood latch bolts.

      Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)

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RENDER: 1.0x

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