Lincoln Nautilus: Body Closures / Hood Alignment. General Procedures

Inspection

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

1. Inspect the hood-to-body dimensions.
   Refer to: Body and Frame (501-26 Body Repairs - Vehicle Specific Information and Tolerance Checks, Description and Operation).
   

All alignments

1. Open the hood.
   

1. NOTE: Support the hood before removing the struts. Failure to follow this direction may result in damage to the components.

   Release the clips and remove the struts.
   

1. 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

1. Loosen the nuts enough to permit movement of the hood.
   

1. Carefully close the hood.
   

1. Adjust the hood to specification.
   Refer to: Body and Frame (501-26 Body Repairs - Vehicle Specific Information and Tolerance Checks, Description and Operation).
   

1. Carefully open the hood.
   

1. Tighten the nuts.
   Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

Hood front up and down alignments

1. Adjust the bump stop rubbers.
   

1. Carefully close the hood.
   

1. 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

1. Carefully open the hood.
   

1. Install the struts and secure the clips.
   

1. Install the hood latch.
   Refer to: Hood Latch (501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Inspect the body-to-hood dimensions.
   Refer to: Body and Frame (501-26 Body Repairs - Vehicle Specific Information and Tolerance Checks, Description and Operation).