Hood Alignment

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Ford Expedition. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

1.

Raise and support the hood.

2.

Loosen the 2 hood hinge-to-hood bolts enough to hold the hood in place.

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3.

NOTE: Repeat Steps 2 and 3 until satisfactory alignment is achieved.

Align the hood. For additional information, refer to Body Repairs .

4.

When correctly aligned, tighten the hood hinge-to-hood bolts to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).