Lincoln Nautilus: Front End Body Panels / Hood. Removal and Installation

Removal

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

1. Detach the windshield washer hose coupling.
   

1. Remove the clip and position the cowl panel up.
   

1. Route the washer hose through the cowl panel.
   

1. NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.

   Index-mark the hood hinge location to aid in hood installation.
   

1. NOTE: An assistant is necessary to support the hood.

   Release the clips and remove the hood struts.
   

1. NOTE: An assistant is necessary for the support and removal of the hood.

   Remove the nuts and the hood.
   Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

1. NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.

   Remove the retainers and the hood insulation.
   

1. NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.

   Release the retainers, couplings and remove the windshield washer hose and the washer jets.
   

1. NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.

   Remove the nuts and the striker latch.
   Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)

1. NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.

   Remove the retainers and the hood pad assembly.
   

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   

1. Check the hood alignment. Align the hood as necessary.
   Refer to: Hood Alignment (501-03 Body Closures, General Procedures).