Hood Alignment

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Open the hood.
Loosen the 4 upper hood hinge bolts.
- Loosen the upper hood hinge bolts to the point where the hood slightly moves.

Fig 1: Identifying Bolts

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Adjust the hood to align the hood-to-fender gaps.
Tighten the 4 upper hood hinge bolts.
- Tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
Adjust the hood bumpers to make the hood flush to the fenders.

Fig 2: Identifying Hood Bumpers

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.