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

Removal

  1. Remove the air cleaner.
    Refer to: Air Cleaner (303-12A Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - 1.0L EcoBoost (92kW/125PS), Removal and Installation).
    Refer to: Air Cleaner (303-12B Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - 1.5L Duratec (90kW/120PS) – I3, Removal and Installation).
    Refer to: Air Cleaner (303-12C Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - 2.0L Duratec-HE (129kW/175PS), Removal and Installation).
  1. Remove the battery tray.
    Refer to: Battery Tray (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, Removal and Installation).
  1. Remove the hood latch release handle.
    Refer to: Hood Latch Release Handle (501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, Removal and Installation).

  1. Disconnect the primary hood latch release cable.
    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.
  1. Route the hood latch release cable and grommet into the engine compartment.
  1. Route the hood latch release cable and release cable routing clip.
  1. Release cable routing clip and remove the hood latch release cable.

Installation

  1. Route the hood latch release cable and grommet into the engine compartment.
  1. Route the hood latch release cable and secure cable routing clip.
  1. Route the hood latch release cable and secure cable routing clip.

  1. Connect the primary hood latch release cable.
    1. Install the primary hood latch release cable eyelet to the hood latch.
    1. Connect the primary hood latch release cable to the mounting bracket.
  1. Install the hood latch release handle.
    Refer to: Hood Latch Release Handle (501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, Removal and Installation).
  1. Install the battery tray.
    Refer to: Battery Tray (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, Removal and Installation).
  1. Install the air cleaner.
    Refer to: Air Cleaner (303-12A Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - 1.0L EcoBoost (92kW/125PS), Removal and Installation).
    Refer to: Air Cleaner (303-12B Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - 1.5L Duratec (90kW/120PS) – I3, Removal and Installation).
    Refer to: Air Cleaner (303-12C Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - 2.0L Duratec-HE (129kW/175PS), Removal and Installation).

    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...

    Removal and Installation - Hood Latch Release Handle

    Removal Remove the LH instrument panel trim cover. Remove the hood latch release handle...

    Other information:

    Ford Ecosport 2014-2025 Service and Repair Manual: Removal and Installation - Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Valve


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    Ford Ecosport 2014-2025 Service and Repair Manual: General Procedures - Battery Charging


    Charging NOTE: Batteries will discharge due to normal parasitic key off-loads when the vehicle is on a dealer lot or parked by the customer for an extended period of time. Vehicles still in dealer inventory or in long-term storage may be driven short distances with heavy electrical loads...

    Categories

    Removal and Installation - Rear Halfshaft Seal

    Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

    205-153 (T80T-4000-W)
    Handle 205-990
    Installer, Axle Seal
    TKIT-2012A-FL
    TKIT-2012A-ROW

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