Ford Fusion: Front End Body Panels / Hood. Removal and Installation

Ford Fusion 2013–2020 Service Manual / Body and Paint / Body and Paint / Front End Body Panels / Hood. Removal and Installation

Removal

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

Open hood.

Ford Fusion. Hood. Removal and Installation

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: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
Remove the pin-type retainers and the hood insulation.

NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
Remove the pin-type retainers and the hood pad assembly.

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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Parallel Parking

The system detects available parallel parking spaces and steers your vehicle into the space. You control the accelerator, gearshift and brakes. The system visually and audibly guides you into a parallel parking space.

Ford Fusion. Parallel Parking Press the button once to search for a parking space.