Ford Escape 2020-2024 Service Manual / Body and Paint / Body and Paint / Front End Body Panels / Removal and Installation - Hood

Ford Escape: Front End Body Panels / Removal and Installation - Hood

Removal

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

Remove the retainers and the hood insulation.

1. Detach the windshield washer hose coupling.
1. Detach the retainers and position aside the windshield washer hose from the hood.

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

NOTE: An assistant is necessary for the support and removal of the hood.
Remove the nuts and the hood.
Torque: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)

Installation

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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

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Body Closures

Other information:

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Vehicle Identification

Locating the Vehicle Identification Number

The vehicle identification number is on the left-hand side of the instrument panel.

Ford Escape. Vehicle Identification