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Removal Procedure

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CAUTION: When a hood hold open device is being removed or installed, provide alternate support to avoid the possibility of damage to the vehicle or personal injury.
  1. Raise the hood (1).
    2. Fig 1: View Of Hood, Hinge & Bolts
    GM385497Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Support the hood at the front and the rear.
  3. Remove the hood ground strap and nut.
    4. Fig 2: Hood Ground Strap & Nut
    GM385496Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Release the harness and the lamp from the hood.
    5. Fig 3: View Of Hood, Hinge & Bolts
    GM385497Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the bolt holding the hood hinge to the hood link assembly (7).
  6. Lower and support the hood.
  7. Remove the outboard sections of the cowl vent grille panel.
    8. Fig 4: View Of Cowl Vent Grille Panel Outboard Section
    GM334315Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. With an assistant, remove the pivot bolt (3).
    9. Fig 5: View Of Hood, Hinge & Bolts
    GM385497Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. With an assistant, remove the hood from the vehicle.
  10. Remove the hood hinge from the hood. Refer to Hood Hinge Replacement .
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