Engine Hood Adjustment

1. Work with the pre-mounted hood strictly point by point in the order below - otherwise the prestressed hinges may «have a dance».
2. Align the hood evenly between the fairing and the two fenders (basic position).
3. Tighten with the hood open only the rear fastening of the hinges 2. Do not touch the front fastening 1 yet.
   
   

   Tighten the rear fastening of the hinges 2. 1 - Front fastening.

4. Next, move the front mount 1 all the way up and lightly tighten the screw. Word «slightly» here means that when the hood is closed, the hinge still gives a little more.
5. Now give the hood a chance «fall slightly» to protect the hood. In this position, the leading edge of the hood should be approximately 10 millimeters above the fender (X).
   
   

   Position of the leading edge of the hood (X) = 10 millimeters.

6. Open the hood and tighten the front hinge screw.
7. If necessary, after the hood has been completely closed, readjust the preload again.

Engine Hood Lock Cylinder - Ford Emblem

To open the hood, turn the emblem to the side, turn the ignition key to the left and at the same time lift the hood slightly. Then turn the ignition key to the right and open the hood.