Ford Escape: Front End Body Panels / Removal and Installation - Hood
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Remove the retainers and the hood insulation.
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Detach the windshield washer hose coupling.
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Detach the retainers and position aside the windshield washer hose from the hood.
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On both sides.
Index-mark the hood hinge location to aid in hood installation.
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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
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Check the hood alignment. Align the hood as necessary.
Refer to: Hood Alignment (501-03 Body Closures, General Procedures).
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the wheel and tire.
Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation)...
Other information:
WARNING: Do not leave children
unattended in your vehicle and do not
let them play with the moonroof. Failure
to follow this instruction could result in
personal injury.
WARNING: When closing the
moonroof, verify that it is free of
obstruction and make sure that children
and pets are not in the proximity of the
roof opening.
The controls are on the overhead console.
Opening the Moonroof
P..
Removal
WARNING:
Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or have an open flame of
any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly
flammable mixtures may be present and may be ignited. Failure to follow
these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not carry personal electronic devices such as cell
phones, pagers or audio equipme..