Section 01-02: Body Panels, Front End | 1996 F-150, F-250, F-350, F-Super Duty and Bronco Workshop Manual |
NOTE: Before adjusting the hood latch (16700), make sure the hood (16612) is properly aligned.
The hood latch can be moved from side to side to align the hood-to-fender gap and up and down to obtain a flush fit with the front fenders.
Loosen hood latch retaining bolts in radiator support until they are just loose enough to move front fender (16005) from side to side.
Move front fender from side to side to align it with opening in hood.
Lower overslam bumpers.
Move front fender up or down as required to obtain flush fit between top of hood and front fenders when upward pressure is applied to front of hood. Secure hood latch retaining screws to 22-34 Nm (16-25 lb-ft).
Raise two overslam bumpers to eliminate any looseness at front of hood when closed.
Open and close hood several times to check operation.
Hood closing efforts and inside hood release efforts should not be excessive. Inside hood release efforts should not exceed 20.3 Nm (15 lb-ft). If excessive efforts are required, raise the front fender or lower overslam bumpers.