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Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo and 2004 Chevrolet Impala. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Open the hood.
  2. Remove the upper radiator air baffle. Refer to Radiator Air Baffle and Deflector Replacement - Upper in Engine Cooling.
  3. Remove the support bracket from the front upper fascia. Refer to Fascia Support Bracket Replacement - Front Upper in Bumpers.
  4. With a grease pencil, mark the position of the hood latch to the center support bracket.
  5. Remove the bolts from the hood latch.
    Fig 1: Hood Latch & Bolts
    GM363798Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    6. IMPORTANT: Do not crimp the hood release cable.
    Fig 2: Hood Release Cable
    GM456709Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the hood release cable from the hood latch by squeezing the cable retainer.
  7. Remove the hood latch from the vehicle.
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