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Hood Alignment

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  1. Raise and support the hood.
  2. Loosen the hood hinge to hood bolts.
    Fig 1: Loosening Hood Hinge To Hood Bolts
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  3. Move the hood forward or rearward and from side to side as required for proper hood fit.
    Fig 2: Moving Hood Forward Or Rearward And From Side To Side
    G02773483Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Tighten the hood hinge to hood bolts.
    Fig 3: Tightening Hood Hinge To Hood Bolts
    G02773484Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Adjust the hood height using the hood adjustment bumpers until flush with the fenders.