Ford Ecosport: Body Closures / General Procedures - Hood Alignment
Inspection
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Inspect the hood-to-body dimensions.
Refer to: Body and Frame (501-26 Body Repairs - Vehicle Specific Information and Tolerance Checks, Description and Operation).
Adjustment
All alignments
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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
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Loosen the nuts enough to permit movement of the hood.
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Carefully close the hood.
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Adjust the hood to specification.
Refer to: Body and Frame (501-26 Body Repairs - Vehicle Specific Information and Tolerance Checks, Description and Operation).
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Carefully open the hood.
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Tighten the nuts.
Torque:
71 lb.in (8 Nm)
Hood front up and down alignments
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Adjust the bump stop rubbers.
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Close the hood.
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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
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Install the hood latch.
Refer to: Hood Latch (501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, Removal and Installation).
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Inspect the body-to-hood dimensions.
Refer to: Body and Frame (501-26 Body Repairs - Vehicle Specific Information and Tolerance Checks, Description and Operation).
Inspection
NOTE:
LH side shown, RH side similar.
Check the body-to-front door dimensions.
Refer to: Body and Frame (501-26 Body Repairs - Vehicle Specific Information and Tolerance Checks, Description and Operation)...
Inspection
NOTE:
LH side shown, RH side similar.
Check the body-to-rear door dimensions.
Refer to: Body and Frame (501-26 Body Repairs - Vehicle Specific Information and Tolerance Checks, Description and Operation)...
Other information:
B0002:11, B0002:12, B0002:13 and B0002:1A
Refer to Wiring Diagrams Cell 46 for schematic and connector information.
Normal Operation and Fault Conditions
The RCM continuously monitors the driver airbag stage 2 circuits for the following faults:
Resistance out of range
Unexpected voltage
Short to ground
Faulted driver airbag
If a fault is d..
Removal
WARNING:
The following procedure prescribes critical repair steps
required for correct restraint system operation during a crash. Follow
all notes and steps carefully. Failure to follow step instructions may
result in incorrect operation of the restraint system and increases the
risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.
NOTE:
LH shown, RH simil..