Engine Compartment; Opening The Hood; The Auxiliary Catch Under The Front Edge Of The Hood - Ford Thunderbird Owner's Manual

Opening the Hood

1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release
located under the lower left corner of the
instrument panel.
2. Go around to the front of the vehicle, and
release the auxiliary catch that is located
under the front edge of the hood at the
center of the vehicle.

The auxiliary catch under the front edge of the hood

3. Lift the hood until the counterbalanced
hinges hold it open.
Whenever you close the hood, latch it securely.
NOTE: Apply lubricant to the hood latch at
six-month intervals to maintain smooth
and trouble-free operation.

Engine Compartment

Your vehicle has one of these types of engines:
a 3.8 liter SFI engine
a 4.6 liter SFI engine
The following pages show diagrams of each
engine type and where to find items that you
should regularly service.
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