Mountaineer 2WD V6-245 4.0L VIN X SFI (2000)
Hood Latch: Adjustments
1. Verify the hood alignment.
2. Remove the radiator grille sight shield.
1
Remove the bolts.
2
Remove the rivets.
3
Remove the radiator grille sight shield.
3. Align the hood latch.
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Loosen the hood latch bolts enough to allow for movement of the hood latch.
2
Align the hood latch with the hood latch striker.
4. Tighten the hood latch bolts.
5. Verify the hood latch striker is fully engaging the hood latch.
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Repeat the procedure as necessary.