Ford Explorer: Body Closures / General Procedures - Hood Alignment
Adjustment
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
All alignments
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Remove the hood latch.
Refer to: Hood Latch (501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the nuts and the striker assembly.
Torque:
80 lb.in (9 Nm)
Hood fore and aft, left and right alignments
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Loosen the nuts 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:
159 lb.in (18 Nm)
Hood front up and down alignments
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Adjust the bump stop rubbers.
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Adjust the hood as required.
All alignments
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Install the striker assembly.
Torque:
80 lb.in (9 Nm)
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Loosen the nuts to permit movement of the striker assembly.
Loosen:
:
2 turn(s)
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Tighten the nuts.
Torque:
80 lb.in (9 Nm)
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Inspect the body-to-hood alignment.
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Install the removed components.
Adjustment
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
LH side shown, RH side similar.
All alignments
Open the door...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Materials
Name
Specification
Seam SealerTA-2-B, 3M™ 08308, LORD Fusor® 805DTM
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Adjustment
NOTE:
Remova..
Other information:
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WARNING: The system is designed to aid the driver. It is not intended to
replace your attention and judgment. You are still responsible to drive with due
care and attention.
WARNING: At all times, you are responsible for controlling your vehicle,
supervising the system and intervening, if required...
Categories
When these locks are set, you cannot open the rear doors from the inside.

A child safety lock is on the rear edge of each rear door. You must set the child
safety lock separately on each door.
Left-Hand Side
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