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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 hood latch from the hood latch support. Refer to Hood Latch Replacement .
  4. Remove the bolts from the upper support bracket to the front bumper fascia. Refer to Fascia Support Replacement - Front Bumper Upper (Impala) or Fascia Support Replacement - Front Bumper Upper (Monte Carlo) in Bumpers.
  5. Remove the bolts from the hood latch support at the upper tie bar.
    Fig 1: Removing Bolts From Hood Latch Support
    GM456736Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the nut from the hood latch support at the lower tie bar.
    7. Fig 2: Removing Nut From Hood Latch Support
    GM456737Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the hood latch support from the vehicle.
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