Genuine Ford Explorer Sport Trac Hood

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Hood Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Hood Assembly
  1L5Z-16612-AA
  Q: How do you remove and install the hood on Ford Explorer Sport Trac?

  A: The hood is heavy and somewhat awkward to remove and install, so at least two people should perform this procedure. Begin by opening the hood and supporting it in the open position. Protect the paint by covering the Fenders and cowl with blankets or heavy cloths. Scribe or draw alignment marks around the bolt heads to ensure proper alignment during reinstallation. Disconnect the underhood light connector on the driver's side and the ground strap on the passenger side of the hood. With an assistant supporting the hood, pry off the hood support cylinder from each Hood Hinge if equipped. While the assistant continues to support the hood, remove the hood-to-hinge assembly bolts and, with their help, lift off the hood. For installation, reverse the removal steps, ensuring to align the hood and hinges using the previously made alignment marks and tighten the bolts securely. To adjust the hood for a flush fit with the fenders, loosen the hood retaining bolts and move the hood side-to-side or front-to-rear until properly aligned, then tighten the bolts securely. Finally, loosen the bolts securing the Hood Latch assembly, adjust the latch for correct alignment with the hood latch striker, and tighten the latch bolt securely.