Lincoln Aviator 2020-2023 Service Manual / Body and Paint / Body and Paint / Front End Body Panels / Removal and Installation - Hood

Lincoln Aviator: Front End Body Panels / Removal and Installation - Hood

Removal

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

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

Remove the clips and the hood struts.

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 nuts and the hood striker.
Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)

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

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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Emergency Locking

Each door has a backup power system which allows the door to function if your vehicle has no power. The system has a limited number of operations before the power is depleted and turns off. When the system turns off, the door remains open and unlatched and does not close.

If your vehicle has no power and the backup power system is turned off, you can close and secure your vehicle by manually resetting each door latch using a key in the position shown.