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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. Remove the hood. Refer to Hood Replacement .
  2. Remove the rear hood side seal. Refer to Seal Replacement - Hood Rear Side .
  3. Remove the hood assist rod. Refer to Assist Rod Replacement - Hood .
  4. Loosen the hood hinge to fender bolts, but do not remove the bolts.
    Fig 1: Hood Hinge-To-Fender Bolts
    G01616879Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Center punch the spot weld
    Fig 2: Center Punching Spot Weld
    G01616880Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Drill out the spot weld using a 9.5 mm (3/8 in) drill bit.
  7. Remove the hood hinge to fender bolts.
  8. Remove the hood hinge from the fender.
  9. Repair the paint on the fender where the door hinge was removed.
    Fig 3: Drilling Out Spot Weld
    G01616881Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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