FAQ for Hood Latch Repair
Q: What is the adjustment procedure for the hood Latch?
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The procedure is to loosen the bolts retaining the hood latch to the radiator support and the support bracket, move the hood latch from side to side until the striker enters the center of the latch assembly, and then tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What is the proper way to install the hood hinge?
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The proper way is to position the hinges to the body as previously marked, install the bolts that retain the hinges to the body, install the front fender, and then install the hood.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What is the proper way to install the hood latch?
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The proper way is to connect the hood latch cable to the latch, install the bolts which retain the latch to the radiator support, install the hood latch support, install the bolts which retain the latch support, and then install the grille.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What is the proper way to install the hood rear seal?
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The proper way is to position the seal to the upper cowl panel, insert each retainer into the holes in the body, and then close the hood.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What is the removal procedure for the hood rear seal?
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The procedure is to open the hood, grasp the rear hood seal at each retainer and lift upwards to remove, and then remove the seal from the upper cowl panel.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What is the removal procedure for the hood front seal?
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The procedure is to open the hood, and then remove the front hood seal by pulling downward on the seal, starting from one end.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What is the removal procedure for the hood latch?
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The procedure is to remove the grille, remove the hood latch support, remove the bolts that retain the latch to the radiator support, and then remove the latch from the vehicle.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What is the removal procedure for the hood hinge?
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The procedure is to remove the hood, remove the front fender, remove the bolts that retain the hinges, and then remove the hinges from the body.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What is the proper way to install the hood front seal?
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The proper way is to open the hood, install the front hood seal by pressing the retainers into the hood openings, and then close the hood.
By BobGM Specialist
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