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OEM (Genuine) 2002 Buick Park Avenue Latch
PartNumber: 16634628
Product Specifications- Other Names: Latch, Lock
- Item Dimensions: 9.4 x 7.0 x 4.2 inches
- Item Weight: 1.80 Pounds
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- Part Description: 2002 Buick Park Avenue Latch
Vehicle Fitment- 2002 Buick Park Avenue | Base, Ultra | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
FAQ for Hood Latch Repair
Q: How to remove the hood latch striker?
A:
You need to mark the location of the striker on the underside of the hood panel with a grease pencil and remove the bolts retaining the striker to the hood, and the striker.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022Q: How to adjust the hood latch?
A:
With the attaching bolts loosened, you should slowly lower the hood onto the latch to achieve the proper cross-vehicle adjustment of the hood latch, raise the hood, and tighten the bolts.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022Q: What is the installation procedure for the seal-hood rear?
A:
The procedure is to remove the protective backing paper from the adhesive on the new rear side hood seal and press the seal to the flange to install the rear hood seal.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022Q: How to remove the fender to hood seal?
A:
You need to remove the push-in retainers from the fender seal, then remove the fender seal.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022Q: What is the installation procedure for the seal-fender to the hood?
A:
The procedure is to install the fender seal and install the push-in retainers to the fender seal.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022Q: What is the recommended torque for the bolts retaining the latch?
A:
The recommended torque is 18 Nm (13 lb-ft).
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022Q: How to install the hood latch?
A:
You need to install the hood latch release cable to the latch assembly, position the latch to the vehicle, install the bolts retaining the latch, close the hood, inspect the operation of the latch, and lastly adjust the latch as needed.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022Q: What is the recommended torque for the bolt?
A:
The recommended torque is 9 Nm (80 lb in).
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022Q: How to remove the hood latch support?
A:
You need to remove the hood latch assembly, and the bolts retaining the hood latch support, and remove the hood latch support.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022Q: How to remove the seal-hood rear?
A:
You need to pull the rear hood seal off the pinch-weld flange, then use 3M(TM) P/N 8984 Adhesive Remover or equivalent to clean any adhesive from the pinch-weld flange and motor compartment flange surface.
By Bob
GM Specialist
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