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Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Raise the hood.
  2. Remove the push-in retainers (1) from the hood latch closeout panel.
    3. Fig 1: View Of Hood Latch Closeout Panel Push-In Retainers
    GM1228690Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the hood latch closeout panel from the vehicle.
    4. Fig 2: View Of Hood Latch Closeout Panel
    GM1228692Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Block the hood latch to prevent the hood locking until the hood release cable has been installed.
  5. Mark the location of the hood latch with a grease pencil.
  6. Remove the bolts from the hood latch.
  7. Remove the hood latch from the hood latch support.
    8. Fig 3: View Of Hood Latch & Bolts
    GM363798Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Do not crimp the hood latch release cable.
  8. Disconnect the hood latch release cable from the hood latch by squeezing the cable retainer and position aside.
    9. Fig 4: View Of Hood Latch Release Cable
    GM363788Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the hood latch from the vehicle.
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