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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the front hood molding. Refer to Molding Replacement - Hood Front (Rainier) or Molding Replacement - Hood Front (Envoy, Envoy XUV, Bravada) in Exterior Trim.
    2. Fig 1: Identifying Hood Insulation Push-Pin Retainers
    GM743495Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Remove the push-pin retainers (2) from the hood and insulation.
  3. Remove the insulation from the tabs (1) and remove the insulation from the hood.
    4. Fig 2: Removing Hood
    GM740670Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Using a grease pencil or other suitable marking device, mark the position of the hood to the hinges (3).
  5. Remove the 4 bolts that retain the hood hinges to the hood with an assistant.
  6. Remove the hood from the vehicle with an assistant.
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