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Hood Alignment

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Ford Fiesta. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

For information on Ford Color Coded Illustrations refer to OEM Color Coding .

Inspection 

  1. Check the body to the hood dimensions. Refer to: Body and Frame .

Adjustment 

Right/Left and Fore/Aft 

  1. Loosen the nuts to permit movement of the hood. Loosen: 2 turn(s)
    GFD302569Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  2. Loosen the bolts. Loosen: 2 turn(s)
    GFD302570Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  3. Adjust the hood to specification. Refer to: Body and Frame .
    GFD302571Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. Tighten the nuts.

    Torque: 106 lb.in (12 Nm)

    GFD302569Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. Tighten the bolts.

    Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)

    GFD302570Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  6. Check the body to the hood dimensions. Refer to: Body and Frame .

    Up/Down 

  7. Check the body to the hood dimensions. Refer to: Body and Frame .
  8. On both sides. Loosen the bolts to permit movement of the hood. Loosen: 2 turn(s)
    GFD302572Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  9. Loosen the bolts. Loosen: 2 turn(s)
    GFD302570Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  10. Adjust the hood to specification. Refer to: Body and Frame .
    GFD302573Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  11. On both sides. Tighten the bolts.

    Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

    GFD302572Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  12. Tighten the bolts.

    Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)

    GFD302570Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  13. Check the body to the hood dimensions. Refer to: Body and Frame .