Ford Explorer: Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems / Removal and Installation - Hood Latch Release Handle
Removal
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Remove the hood latch release handle.
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Rotate the hood latch release handle.
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NOTE:
Do not remove the retaining clip from the hood latch release handle.
Release the retaining clip.
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Remove the hood latch release handle.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Removal
Front Cable
Remove the hood latch.
Refer to: Hood Latch (501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, Removal and Installation)...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Flat-Bladed Screwdriver
Removal
Non-functional lock cylinder
NOTE:
For non-functional ignition lock cylinders, replace the ignition lock cylinder..
Other information:
Driver and passenger knee airbags are located under or within the instrument
panel. During a crash, the restraints control module may activate the driver and
passenger knee airbags (individually or both) based on crash severity and respective
occupant conditions...
Removal
All vehicles except Police
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the front seats.
Refer to: Front Seat (501-10A Front Seats, Removal and Installation).
Release the clips and remove the RH floor console side trim panel...
Categories
WARNING: Do not place your arms on the airbag cover or through the steering
wheel. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury.
WARNING: Keep the areas in front of the airbags free from obstruction.
Do not affix anything to or over the airbag covers. Objects could become projectiles
during airbag deployment or in a sudden stop. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in personal injury or death.
WARNING: Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child restraint. Never
place a rear-facing child restraint in front of an active airbag. If you must use
a forward-facing child restraint in the front seat, move the seat upon which the
child restraint is installed all the way back.
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