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Removal Procedure

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  1. Place protective covering over adjacent body panels.
  2. Remove the wiper arms from the vehicle. Refer to WIPER ARM REPLACEMENT .
  3. Open and support the hood.
  4. Remove the underhood lamp and the harness from the hood. Refer to UNDERHOOD LAMP REPLACEMENT .
  5. Remove the air inlet grille panels. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement .
  6. Remove the pivot bolts (4) and the nuts (2) from the hinge (1).
  7. With an assistant, remove the hood from the vehicle.
    Fig 1: Removing Pivot Bolts & Nuts From Hinge
    G02422921Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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