Hood Alignment

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Ford Ranger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise and support the hood.

NOTE: Loosen the hood hinge bolts to the point where the hood slightly moves.

Fig 1: Locating Hood Hinge Bolts

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Loosen the 4 hood hinge bolts.
Adjust the hood to align the hood-to-fender gaps.

Fig 2: Adjusting Hood To Align Hood-To-Fender Gaps
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Tighten the bolts.

Fig 3: Locating Hood Hinge Bolts
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- Tighten to 12 N.m (9 lb-ft).