OEM 2002 Ford Expedition Hood Latch

2002 Ford Expedition Hood Latch Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to service and repair the hood latch on 2002 Ford Expedition?

  A: Service and repair of the hood latch requires starting with hood elevation and supportive measures. Take out the hood bolts and disconnect the hood latch cable from the latch to remove it. Once you remove the latch you should correctly position the new hood latch before connecting the hood latch cable. First tighten bolt nuts by hand before finishing up with hood closure. The operator needs to remove the radiator grille when approaching the hood latch bolts to access and tighten these bolts. Complete bolt tightening should wait until the hood sits correctly against the fenders. Apply Multi-Purpose Grease F5AZ-19G209-AA (aerosol) to the latches according to Ford specification ESR-M1C159-A or an equivalent as per manufacturer guidelines.