Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Open the hood.
Remove the bolts (1) that retain the hood latch.

Fig 1: Removing Hood Latch Retaining Bolts
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Disconnect the hood release cable from the hood latch (1).
Remove the hood latch (2).

Fig 2: Disconnecting Hood Release Cable
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