F 550 4WD Super Duty V10-6.8L (2009)
Hood Latch Release Cable: Service and Repair
Hood Latch Cable - Primary
Hood Latch Cable - Primary
Removal and Installation
Primary cable A or B
1. Disconnect the primary hood latch release cable A from the primary hood latch release cable B.
1. Open the cable connector cover.
2. Disconnect the primary hood latch release cable A.
Primary cable B
2. Remove the hood latch. For additional information, refer to Hood Latch See: Hood Latch/Service and Repair/Hood Latch.
3. Remove the primary hood latch release cable B.
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Disconnect the primary hood latch release cable B guides.
Primary cable A
4. Disconnect the primary hood latch release cable A guides from the core support.
5. For gasoline engines, remove the air cleaner element.
6. For diesel engines, remove the driver side battery.
7. Remove the degas bottle bolts and position the degas bottle assembly aside.
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To install, tighten to 19 Nm (168 lb-in).
8. If equipped, turn the vacuum pump thumb screw one-quarter turn counterclockwise and position the vacuum pump aside.
9. Remove the 2 Battery Junction Box (BJB) bolts, and position the BJB aside.
10. Disconnect the primary hood latch release cable A guides from the left inner fender.
11. Remove the driver side cowl side trim panel.
12. Remove the 3 parking brake control nuts, and position the parking brake control aside.
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To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
13. Remove the E-clip, release the return spring and position the hood latch release handle aside.
14. Disconnect the primary hood latch release cable A from the hood latch release handle.
