Lincoln Navigator: Body Closures / Hood Strut. Removal and Installation
Removal
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Open the hood.
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NOTICE:
Support the hood before removing the strut. Failure
to follow this direction may result in damage to the components.
NOTICE:
Use the correct service parts when replacing the
hood struts. The hood struts are not interchangeable and using the
incorrect service part will result in damage to components.
Release the clips and remove the struts.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the rear bumper cover.
Refer to: Rear Bumper Cover (501-19 Bumpers, Removal and Installation)...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the liftgate window glass.
Refer to: Liftgate Window Glass (501-11 Glass, Frames and Mechanisms, Removal and Installation)...
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Wheel Alignment System
Adjustment
NOTE:
Make sure that the vehicle is standing on a level surface.
NOTE:
Before carrying out a toe adjustment, check the tires for
the correct pressure...
Low One Way Clutch
For low one way clutch operation, REFER to: Low One-Way Clutch
Assembly (307-01 Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic
Transmission – 10R80, Description and Operation).
NOTICE:
Do not clean with water or with water-based solvents...