Ford Escape: Body Closures / General Procedures - Hood Alignment
Inspection
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Inspect the hood-to-body dimensions.
All alignments
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Open the hood.
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Remove the hood latch.
Refer to: Hood Latch (501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, Removal and Installation).
Hood fore and aft, left and right alignments
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Loosen the nuts enough to permit movement of the hood.
Loosen:
:
2 turn(s)
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Carefully close the hood.
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Adjust the hood as required.
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Carefully open the hood.
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Tighten the nuts.
Torque:
97 lb.in (11 Nm)
Hood front up and down alignments
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Adjust the bump stop rubbers.
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Carefully close the hood.
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Adjust the hood as required.
All alignments
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Install the hood latch.
Refer to: Hood Latch (501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, Removal and Installation).
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Inspect the body-to-hood dimensions.
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Inspection
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Inspection
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details...
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Hog Ring Plier
Removal
NOTE:
LH (left hand) shown, RH (right hand) similar.
Remove the rear seat.
Refer to: Rear Seat (501-10B Rear Seats, Removal and Installation).
Release the retaining tabs and remove the lower child safety seat tether anchor bezels...
How Does the Seatbelt Reminder Work
WARNING: The system will only
provide protection when you use the
seatbelt correctly.
This system monitors all seating positions
and provides audio and graphic feedback.
Seatbelt Reminder Indicators
This lamp illuminates if you do
not fasten your seatbelt when
you switch the ignition on...