Ford AG1Z-16612-A Hood Assembly

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This element, the hood, can be removed and installed with relative difficulty and so this process should not be attempted with only one worker. First of all start with raising the car and cover the fenders and cowl area with some blankets or pads to avoid damaging the body or painting work. Place some identification around the hood hinge axially so that it is easy to align when a reinstallation process is being carried out. Stand an assistant on one side of the hood while you catch the lower corner and place your shoulder on it; swap to remove the hinge-to-hood bolts before lifting the hood. For installation, fit the hinge bolts onto the marked positions that were earlier made on the door. Adjustments in fore and aft and side to side are made by loosening the hinge to body bolts, sliding the bonnet slightly and then tightening the bolts while lifting the bonnet slightly to make sure it is properly aligned. Lateral adjustment can be done to align the hood with the fenders where the former can be raised or lowered by turning the cushion clockwise or anti-clockwise respectively. Furthermore, the hood latch assembly and hinges should be frequent lubricated by white lithium-base grease because if it is left untouched, it tends to bind and wear out.