16.6. Adjustment of a cowl of the engine

Work with preliminary mounted cowl strictly point behind point according to the order resulted more low – otherwise preliminary intense hinges can «arrange to you dance». Level in regular intervals a cowl between обтекателем and two wings (base position). Tighten at an open cowl only back fastening of loops 2. Forward fastening 1 not to touch yet.



Tighten back fastening of hinges 2. 1 — Forward fastening.

Will expose further forward fastening 1 completely upwards and slightly tighten the screw. The word "slightly" here means that when the cowl is closed, the loop gives in a little more. Now give the chance to a cowl «to fall slightly» to cowl protection. The forward edge of a cowl should be in this position approximately on 10 millimetres over a wing ().



Position of a forward edge of a cowl () = 10 millimetres.

Open a cowl and tighten the forward loopy screw. If necessary, after the cowl has been completely closed, once again modify preliminary pressure.

The zapornyj cylinder of a cowl of the engine – emblem Ford

The engine cowl in new Mondeo does not open now any more a tension of a cable from salon, and outside by means of the ignition key. The zapornyj cylinder is behind emblem Ford in a radiator lattice – the firm badge serves simultaneously and as a guard from dirt hit. If you not up to the end close an emblem an aperture for a key being behind it запорный the cylinder becomes "defenceless" against a road dirt. Already through some kilometres in запорный the mechanism gets into a cold season road salt and blocks the cylinder. If it happens, it is necessary to wash out quickly запорный the cylinder spirit or kerosene and then again to "recover" its interiors in pair drops of the silicone sprayed oil.

In due course, however, the lock spring of an emblem can a little ослабнуть. Therefore from time to time check correct landing – and especially after moved on a bumpy line or if washing brushes of washing installation have finished yours Mondeo to shine.

To open a cowl, turn an emblem aside, turn the ignition key to the left and simultaneously raise a cowl a little. Turn then the ignition key to the right and open a cowl.