FAQ for Hood Latch Repair
Q: How to remove the Hood Latch - Secondary?
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You need to raise and support the hood, remove the bolts that retain the latch assembly to the hood, then remove the secondary hood latch assembly from the hood.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What is the installation procedure for the Seal-Hood Front?
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The procedure is to position the seal assembly to the hood and press the seal assembly into place until fully seated.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: How to install the Hood Latch Support?
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You need to install the bolts that retain the primary latch mounting bracket to the support bracket, install the primary latch support bracket, install the bolts that retain the primary latch support bracket to the radiator support, install the primary hood latch assembly and the radiator grille, and then close the hood.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque for the primary latch mounting bracket to the support bracket bolts?
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The recommended torque is 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque for the primary hood latch support bracket mounting bolts?
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The recommended torque is 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What is the adjustment procedure for the Hood Latch?
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The procedure is to remove the hood latch mounting bracket, loosen the nuts that retain the hood latch support to the hood latch mounting bracket, then move the hood latch from side to side until the striker enters the center of the latch assembly.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: How to properly remove the hood release cable from the primary hood latch?
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You should place a flat-bladed tool into the cable clip, and pry the cable clip open to remove the cable, then pry the cable housing from the primary latch.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: How to remove the Hood Pop-Up Spring?
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You need to use a flat-bladed tool to push in the hood-mounted end of the spring to release the retainers, then remove the spring from the hood.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What is the installation procedure for the Hood Pop-Up Spring?
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The procedure is to position the spring to the hood and insert the spring into the hood retainers.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: How to install the Seal-Hood Rear?
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You need to remove the liner from the adhesive strip, position the seal to the cowl plenum, press the seal into place, and install the screws to secure the seal to the cowl.
By BobGM Specialist
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