Ford Fiesta: Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems / Hood Latch. Removal and Installation

Ford Fiesta 2014 - 2019 Service Manual / Body and Paint / Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems / Hood Latch. Removal and Installation

Removal

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

Remove the bolts and the hood latch from the core support.
Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)

Remove the front hood latch.
1. If equipped.
  Disconnect the hood ajar switch electrical connector and position aside the wiring harness.
1. Detach the hood latch release cable from the hood latch.
1. Remove the front hood latch release cable from the front hood latch and remove the front hood latch.

Installation

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Hood Latch Release Cable. Removal and Installation

Removal Refer to: Air Cleaner (303-12A Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - 1.6L Duratec-16V Ti-VCT (88kW/120PS) – Sigma, Removal and Installation)...

Hood Latch Release Handle. Removal and Installation

Removal Depress the hood latch release handle retaining tab and pull the hood latch release handle. Disconnect the hood release cable from the hood latch release handle...

Other information:

Ford Fiesta 2014 - 2019 Service Manual: Front Door Alignment. General Procedures

Inspection Check the body to the front door dimensions. Refer to: Body and Frame (501-26 Body Repairs - Vehicle Specific Information and Tolerance Checks, Description and Operation). Adjustment NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details...

Ford Fiesta 2014 - 2019 Service Manual: Blower Motor Speed Control - Vehicles With: Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (EATC). Removal and Installation

Removal NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details. Remove the push pin, release the clips and remove the RH floor console trim panel. Disconnect the electrical connectors, remove the retainers and the blower motor speed control...

Brake Master Cylinder. Removal and Installation

Removal

NOTICE: If the fluid is spilled on the paintwork, the affected area must be immediately washed down with cold water.

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

All vehicles

Remove the battery tray.
Refer to: Battery Tray - 1.6L Duratec-16V Ti-VCT (88kW/120PS) – Sigma (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, Removal and Installation).
Refer to: Battery Tray - 1.6L EcoBoost (132kW/180PS) – Sigma (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, Removal and Installation).
Disconnect the vacuum tube from the brake booster and detach the routing clip.