FAQ for Hood Latch Repair
Q: How to remove the hood secondary latch?
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You need to open and support the hood, remove the secondary hood latch-to-hood bolts, remove the secondary hood latch linkage from the latch, and remove the secondary hood latch from the hood.
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the proper way to install the hood front seal?
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You should install the hood front seal to the hood, install the push-in retainers to the hood front seal, and close the hood.
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01/11/2022 Q: How to remove the hood front seal?
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You need to open and support the hood, remove the push-in retainers from the hood front seal, then remove the hood front seal from the hood.
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque for the secondary hood latch bolts?
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The recommended torque is 25 N.m (18 LB-FT).
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01/11/2022 Q: How to remove the hood latch support?
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You need to open and support the hood, remove the primary hood latch, remove the bolts from the hood latch support at the upper tie bar, then remove the hood latch support from the upper tie bar.
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque for the bolts securing onto the primary hood latch at the latch support bracket?
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The recommended torque is 25 N.m (18 lb-ft).
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01/11/2022 Q: How to remove the seal-hood rear?
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You need to open and support the hood, remove the hood rear weatherstrip from the pinch-weld flange, remove the hood rear outer seals from the fenders, then clean the old adhesive with 3M(TM) P/N 8984 adhesive remover or equivalent in the area of the hood outer seals to ensure proper adhesion of adhesive.
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the proper way to install the hood primary latch?
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You should install the primary hood latch support bracket, install the bolts to the primary hood latch at the latch support bracket, connect the hood release cable, and adjust the hood.
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01/11/2022 Q: What kind of special tools will be required in the replacement of the hood front seal?
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The tools required include J 38778 Door Trim Pad and Garnish Clip Remover.
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the proper way to install the seal-hood rear?
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You should apply new adhesive GM P/N 12345096 if you are reusing the old hood rear weatherstrips, install the hood rear weatherstrip to the flange, install the hood rear outer seals to the fenders, press into place until fully seated to the fender, and close the hood.
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