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Front End Body Panels - Hood Alignment

Focus 2004.75 (07/2004-)

General Procedures

Adjustment

NOTE:Adjust the hood without the hood latch.

Remove the hood latch. For additional information, refer to Section 501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems.

NOTE:It is not possible to adjust the rear of the hood to the hight of the fender.

Slacken the screws of the hood hinge approximately half a turn.

Adjust the hood in the longitudinal direction.
1. Adjust the hood so that the rear edges of the fender and the edge of the hood line up.
1. Check that the clearances with the left and right-hand fenders run parallel and correct them if necessary.

Adjust the clearances with the left and right-hand fenders.
- The clearances with the fenders must be the same width on the left and right-hand sides. The clearances can be equalized by opening the hood on the hood support rod and correcting by pressing it to the left or right.

Tighten the screws.

NOTE:The hood must rest uniformly on both bump stop rubbers.

Adjust the front of the hood to the height of the fenders.
- Adjust the hood to the height of the fenders with the bump stop rubbers.

NOTE:The clearances and edge alignment must be correct before the hood latch is installed.

Install the hood latch.
- The hood latch must be installed so that the hood engages without stress and the clearances on the left and right-hand sides are not changed.

Mechanical Repairs
5 Body and Paint
501 Body and Paint
501-02 Front End Body Panels
General Procedures
Hood Alignment

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