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2022 Ford Transit Connect Owners Manual - Opening and Closing the Hood



Opening and Closing the Hood

Opening the Hood

Hood Release Handle

  1. Open the left-hand front door.
  1. Pull the hood release handle.

Hood Safety Catch Release

  1. Move the catch to the left.

Hood Strut

  1. Open the hood and support it with the support rod.

Closing the Hood

  1. Remove the support rod from the catch and secure correctly.
  1. Lower the hood and allow it to drop under its own weight for the last 8 inches to 12 inches (20 centimeters to 30 centimeters).

Note:   Make sure the hood is fully closed.


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