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

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

Front Cable

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

1. 
   Open the top cover.
   
   1. Release the clips.
      
   2. Open the top cover.
      

1. Disconnect the cable end and position aside the hood latch release cable.
   

1. Remove the front hood latch release cable.
   

Rear Cable

1. Remove the pin-type retainers and the radiator sight shield.
   

1. 
   Open the top cover.
   
   1. Release the clips.
      
   2. Open the top cover.
      

1. Disconnect the cable end and position aside the hood latch release cable.
   

1. Remove the air cleaner.

1. Remove the battery tray.
   Refer to: Battery Tray (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Remove the hood latch release handle access cover.
   

1. NOTE: Insert a 10mm 1/4 inch drive socket to release the clips.

   
   Remove the hood latch release handle.
   
   1. Release the hood latch release handle retaining clips.
      
   2. Remove the hood latch release handle.
      

1. Detach the clips and pivot the instrument panel LH lower trim panel downward.
   Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

1. Release the clips and remove the LH instrument panel finish panel.
   Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

1. Remove the bolt, release the clips and remove the LH register assembly.
   Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
   Torque: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)

1. Remove the LH cowl trim panel.
   

1. Release the clips, disconnect the electrical connector and remove the driver door scuff plate.
   Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

1. Release the clips and remove the front foot rest pad.
   Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

1. Release the clips and remove the LH side kick panel.
   

1. Remove the clip and position the carpet aside.
   

1. 
   Remove the hood latch release and disconnect the rear hood latch release cable.
   
   1. Remove the bolt.
      Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)
   2. Disconnect the rear hood latch release cable.
      

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

1. 
   Remove the rear hood latch release cable through the engine compartment.
   
   1. If equipped.
      Release the routing clip.
      
   2. Route the cable through the engine compartment and remove the rear hood latch release cable.
      

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.