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Removal Procedure

    Fig 1: View Of Ground Strap & Nut
    GM1823089Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Open the hood.
  2. Remove the ground strap nut at the hood stud.
  3. Remove the ground strap from the stud.
    4. Fig 2: View Of Hood Strut Rod, Grille End Caps & Hood Hinge Bolts
    GM1711842Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Assemble 2 sets of the following: an M6 bolt, 2 each 19.05 mm (0.75 in) flat washers and an M6 nut.
  5. Release the retainer securing the hood strut rod to the hood strut bracket stud.
  6. Remove the hood strut rod (1) from the stud.
  7. Remove the air inlet grille end caps (2), lift the end cap up in order to disengage the retainers. (left side shown, right side similar).
  8. Have an assistant support the hood.
  9. Remove the hood hinge bolts (3) and set aside.
    10. Fig 3: View Of Service Piston Notch
    GM1711844Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    There is a positive stop which limits the hood from being opened too far.

  10. Raise the hood until the service position notch (1) in the upper hinge is reached.
  11. Install the 2 sets of the M6 bolts to both the left and right side service notches and tighten finger tight.
    12. CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  12. Lower the hood until the bolts rest against the lower hinge, tighten the bolts to secure the hood.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

  13. The hood is now set in the service position.
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