Ford Fusion: Body Closures / Hood Alignment. General Procedures
Adjustment
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
All alignments
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Inspect the hood-to-body dimensions.
Refer to: Body and Frame (501-26 Body Repairs - Vehicle Specific Information and Tolerance Checks, Description and Operation).
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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.
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Carefully close the hood.
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Adjust the hood to specification.
Refer to: Body and Frame (501-26 Body Repairs - Vehicle Specific Information and Tolerance Checks, Description and Operation).
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Carefully open the hood.
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Tighten the nuts.
Torque:
18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
Hood front up and down alignments
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Adjust the bump stop rubber.
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Carefully close the hood.
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Adjust the hood to specification.
Refer to: Body and Frame (501-26 Body Repairs - Vehicle Specific Information and Tolerance Checks, Description and Operation).
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.
Refer to: Body and Frame (501-26 Body Repairs - Vehicle Specific Information and Tolerance Checks, Description and Operation).
Adjustment
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
LH shown, RH similar.
All alignments
Check the body to front door dimensions...
Check
Check the body to luggage compartment lid dimensions.
Refer to: Body and Frame (501-26 Body Repairs - Vehicle Specific Information and Tolerance Checks, Description and Operation)...
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
300-OTC1585AEPowertrain Lift
Wooden Block
Removal
NOTICE:
Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the
performance of vital components and systems. Failure of these fasteners
may result in major service expense...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
RH seat shown, LH seat similar.
Remove the screw.
Torque:
8 lb.in (0.9 Nm)
Disconnect the electrical connector.
Remove the seat position sensor...