Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Aztek and 2003 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Open the hood.
Remove the electrical harness from the hood latch support bracket.
Remove the hood latch from the hood latch support bracket. Refer to HOOD LATCH REPLACEMENT .

Fig 1: Removing Hood Latch From Hood Latch Support Bracket
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Remove the four bolts from the hood latch support bracket.

Fig 2: Removing Four Bolts From Hood Latch Support Bracket
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Reposition the hood latch release cable from the hood latch support bracket.
Remove the hood latch support bracket from the upper radiator tie bar.

Fig 3: Removing Hood Latch Support Bracket From Upper Radiator Tie Bar
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