Your Vehicle: 2001 Ford Escort ZX2 L4-2.0L DOHC VIN 3
 
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  Adjustments  
 

HOOD ALIGNMENT

  

  1. Check hood alignment and fit.
1 Measure the gap between the hood and the front fender.
2 Measure the height between the hood and the front bumper cover.

  

  1. Loosen the hood to hood hinge bolts.

  

  1. Reposition the hood vertically or laterally as needed.

  

  1. Tighten the hood hinge bolts and recheck the alignment and fit.

  

  1. To adjust the front hood height, turn the hood bumper clockwise to lower and counterclockwise to raise.