OEM 2002 Ford Explorer Hood Latch

2002 Ford Explorer Hood Latch Parts Q&A

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

  A: Service work on the hood latch begins with isolating it from position and making clear marks of its initial placement. First remove the hood latch securing bolts then follow by releasing the cable conduit before disconnecting the cable to completely remove the hood latch. Installation requires proper cable connection with the hood latch release while the conduit needs to be properly engaged before cable connection. Put the hood latch in position based on the alignment marks while installing the bolts. The hood latch requires adjustments for proper fit and you should achieve this goal by loosening bolts then making your changes and finally tightening them back. The final step for verification of hood latch operation involves checking the striker engagement at both the latched (secondary) and fully latched (primary) positions. Repetitions of the adjustment process should be performed when needed.