Hood Latch Release Cable: Installation

2021 Ford Edge SE, 4WDSECTION Installation
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  1. Route the hood latch release cable through the cowl.

    1. Route the hood latch release cable through the cowl.
    2. Attach the cable routing clip.

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  2. Route the hood latch release cable through the engine compartment.
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  3. Route the hood latch release cable through the engine compartment.
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  4. Install the hood latch release cable.

    1. Route the hood latch release cable.
    2. Attach the cable routing clip to the core support.

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  5. Install the hood latch release handle. Refer to: Hood Latch Release HandleΒ .
  6. Install the left headlamp assembly. Refer to: Headlamp Assembly .
  7. Install the air cleaner. Refer to: Air Cleaner . Refer to: Air Cleaner . Refer to: Air Cleaner . Refer to: Air Cleaner . Refer to: Air Cleaner . Refer to: Air Cleaner .
  8. Install the hood latch. Refer to: Hood LatchΒ .
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