Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Buick Regal and 2002 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install the hood latch support to the vehicle.
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
Install the bolts to the hood latch support at the upper tie bar. Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

Fig 1: Identifying Hood Latch Support-To-Upper Tie Bar Bolts
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Install the nut to the hood latch support at the lower tie bar. Tighten the nut to 10 N.m (18 lb in).

Fig 2: Identifying Hood Latch Support-To-Lower Tie Bar Nut

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Install the front bumper fascia bracket to the hood latch support. Refer to FASCIA BRACKET REPLACEMENT - FRONT BUMPER .
Install the hood latch to the hood latch support bracket. Refer to Hood Latch Replacement .