Hood Alignment

501-03 Body Closures 2016 Mustang

General Procedures Procedure revision date: 02/20/2015

Base Part Number: 16000

Inspection

NOTE: Coupe shown, convertible similar.

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

All alignments

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

2. 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

3. Loosen the bolts to permit movement of the hood and adjust to specification. Refer to: Body and Frame (501-26 Body Repairs - Vehicle Specific Information and Tolerance Checks, Description and Operation). Loosen: : 2 turn(s)

Hood Alignment — original illustration 1, reference 823Original colors & callouts · Select to enlarge

4. Tighten the nuts. Torque : 17 lb.ft (23 Nm)

Source reference 823

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