Section 01-02: Body Panels, Front End
1996 F-150, F-250, F-350, F-Super Duty and Bronco Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Hood Latch

 

Removal

  1. Mark the location of the hood latch (16700) prior to removal to aid in positioning of the new hood latch.

  1. Remove the two screws attaching the hood latch and remove the hood latch.

  1. Remove the small black cable retainer from the latch lever.

  1. Snap cable bushing from hood latch and pull looped cable strand away from hood latch lever button.

Installation

  1. Attach looped cable strand around hood latch lever button. Snap cable bushing to hood latch housing and snap cable retainer clip over hood latch lever button.

  1. Position the hood latch over the previously marked hood latch location and snug attaching screws to hold latch in position.

  1. Lower the hood (16612) slowly over the hood latch to visually inspect the latch-to-striker alignment. Tighten the attaching screws to 22-34 Nm (16-25 lb-ft).

  1. NOTE: The hood latch should never be used to align the hood to front fender (16005) and/or cowl top.

    Open and close the hood several times to make sure the latch and safety catch fully engage with the striker. If full engagement is not obtained, loosen the hood latch attaching screws and reposition the latch to obtain full engagement. Then retighten the attaching screws.

  1. Lubricate the latch handle pivot, latch pawls, and springs with Multi-Purpose Grease Spray D7AZ-19584-AA or equivalent meeting Ford specifications ESR- M1C159-A and ESB-M1C106-B. Make sure lubricant has effectively worked into the pivot points and bearing surfaces. The hood latch should be lubricated every six months for smooth operation.