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2008 Mazda Tribute s Sport, 4WD
Hood Alignment
2008 Mazda Tribute s Sport, 4WDSECTION Hood Alignment
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Montego, 2006 Ford Freestyle, and 2006 Ford Five Hundred. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Open the hood.
- Loosen the 4 upper hood hinge bolts.
- Loosen the upper hood hinge bolts to the point where the hood slightly moves.
- Adjust the hood to align the hood-to-fender gaps.
- Tighten the 4 upper hood hinge bolts.
- Tighten to 20 N.m (15 lb-ft).
- Adjust the hood bumpers to make the hood flush to the fenders.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.