Hood Alignment

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Hood Alignment

Base Part Number: 16000

Inspection

1.

Check the body to the hood dimensions. REFER to: Body and Frame

Adjustment

Right/Left and Fore/Aft

1.

Loosen the nuts to permit movement of the hood. Loosen: 2 turn(s)

GFD55168

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2.

Loosen the bolts. Loosen: 2 turn(s)

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3.

Adjust the hood to specification. REFER to: Body and Frame

GFD55170

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4.

Tighten the nuts.
Torque

: 106 lb.in (12 Nm)

GFD55168

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5.

Tighten the bolts.
Torque

: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)

GFD55169

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6.

Check the body to the hood dimensions. REFER to: Body and Frame

Up/Down

7.

Check the body to the hood dimensions. REFER to: Body and Frame

8.

On both sides. Loosen the bolts to permit movement of the hood. Loosen: 2 turn(s)

GFD55171

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9.

Loosen the bolts. Loosen: 2 turn(s)

GFD55169

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10.

Adjust the hood to specification. REFER to: Body and Frame

GFD55172

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11.

On both sides. Tighten the bolts.
Torque

: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

GFD55171

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12.

Tighten the bolts.
Torque

: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)

GFD55169

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

13.

Check the body to the hood dimensions. REFER to: Body and Frame