Removal And Installation: Hood: Removal

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

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

NOTE: RH side shown, LH side similar.

On both sides.Index-mark the hood hinge location to aid in hood installation.

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NOTE: Support the hood before removing the strut. Failure to follow this direction may result in damage to the components.

NOTE: Use the correct service parts when replacing the hood struts. The hood struts are not interchangeable and using the incorrect service part will result in damage to components.

Release the clips and remove the struts.

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NOTE: An assistant is necessary for the removal of the hood.

Remove the nuts and the hood.

Torque

: 17 lb.ft (23 Nm)

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NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.

Remove the retainers and hood insulation.

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NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.

Remove the retainers and the hood pad assembly.

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NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.

Remove the striker latch to hood bolts and the striker latch.

Torque: 106 lb.in (12 Nm)

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