Ford Ecosport: Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems / Removal and Installation - Hood Latch

Ford Ecosport 2014-2025 Service and Repair Manual / Body and Paint / Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems / Removal and Installation - Hood Latch

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

If equipped.
Disconnect the hood ajar switch electrical connector.

Remove the hood latch assembly.
1. Remove the bolts from the hood latch.
  Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)
1. Release the retaining clips on the secondary hood latch release handle.
1. Disconnect the primary hood latch release cable from the mounting bracket.
1. Remove the primary hood latch release cable eyelet from the hood latch.

Installation

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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Removal and Installation - Wheel Knuckle Bushing

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Hydraulic Press

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

Remove the wheel knuckle.
Refer to: Wheel Knuckle - Vehicles With: Rear Drum Brakes (204-02B Rear Suspension - AWD, Removal and Installation).
Remove the rear toe adjustment retainers and remove the wheel knuckle mounting bracket.
Torque:
Stage 1: 177 lb.in (20 Nm)
Stage 2: 76 lb.ft (103 Nm)