1978 Ford Bronco Hood Assembly Exploded Diagram - Hinge, Striker & Part Numbers

This document is an exploded parts diagram showing the hood assembly and related hardware for a Ford truck/Bronco. The main illustration shows the welded hood assembly (part 16612) with hood bumpers (16758), the hood hinge assembly (16800-1), and sealing tape (M3G32), with four detail callouts labeled A through D. View A details the underside hardware including a clip (383695-S2), screw (40927-S2), the hood lock striker (16929), a screw and washer assembly (384931-S36), and the spring hood release assist (16C644). View B shows the hood hinge assembly (16800-1) attachment to the apron with a nut and retainer assembly (45268-S100) and screw and washer assemblies (57141-S36 and 57041-S2). View C covers the hood stabilizer bracket assembly (16C660) with spring washer (34792-S2), bolt (57477-S2), and hood stabilizer mounting bracket plate (16C800). View D shows the body-side hood stabilizer bracket (17C798) attached with rivets (380098-S8) near the cowl top pawl. A reader can learn the Ford base part numbers and fastener specifications needed to service, remove, or replace the hood, hinges, striker, bumpers, and stabilizer components.