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Hood Alignment

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Lincoln Navigator and 2017 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).