Lincoln Navigator: Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems / Hood Latch Release Cable. Removal and Installation

Lincoln Navigator 2018-2025 Workshop Manual / Body and Paint / Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems / Hood Latch Release Cable. Removal and Installation

Removal

Remove the hood latch release handle.
Refer to: Hood Latch Release Handle (501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, Removal and Installation).

Remove the air cleaner.
Refer to: Air Cleaner (303-12 Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - 3.5L EcoBoost (272kW/370PS), Removal and Installation).

Remove the front bumper cover.
Refer to: Front Bumper Cover (501-19 Bumpers, Disassembly and Assembly).

Release the cable routing clip and detach the hood latch release cable from the hood latch.

Route the hood latch release cable through the cowl.
1. Release the cable routing clip.
1. Route the hood latch release cable through the cowl.

Route the hood latch release cable through the engine compartment.
1. Route the hood latch release cable through the cowl.
1. Release the cable routing clips.
1. Route the hood latch release cable through the engine compartment.

Remove the hood latch release cable.

Installation

Install the hood latch release cable.
1. Route the hood latch release cable through the cowl.
1. Attach the cable routing clip.

Route the hood latch release cable through the engine compartment.
1. Route the hood latch release cable through the cowl.
1. Route the hood latch release cable through the engine compartment.
1. Attach the cable routing clips.

Route the hood latch release cable.

Attach the hood latch release cable to the hood latch and attach the cable routing clip.

Install the front bumper cover.
Refer to: Front Bumper Cover (501-19 Bumpers, Disassembly and Assembly).

Install the air cleaner.
Refer to: Air Cleaner (303-12 Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - 3.5L EcoBoost (272kW/370PS), Removal and Installation).

Install the hood latch release handle.
Refer to: Hood Latch Release Handle (501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, Removal and Installation).

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Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Wheel Alignment System

Activation

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Using alignment equipment and the manufacturer's instructions, measure the rear camber.
Use the General Equipment: Wheel Alignment System