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.
Using a grease pencil, mark the location of the hinge on the hood assembly.
NOTE: When removing body panels, apply tape to corners of panel and adjacent surfaces to help prevent paint damage.
Apply tape to the edges of the hood and the fenders to prevent any paint damage.
Remove the hood assist rods (1). Refer to ASSIST ROD REPLACEMENT - HOOD .
Remove the fasteners (2) securing the hood to the hood hinge.
With the aid of an assistant, remove the hood from the vehicle.

Fig 1: Removing Hood Assist Rods & Fasteners Securing Hood
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.