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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the hood latch release cable (3) to the hood latch (1).
  2. Position the hood latch (1) to the alignment marks on the support bracket.
  3. Install the hood latch bolts (2).
    Fig 1: Installing Hood Latch, Release Cable & Bolts
    G01559561Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Tighten the latch bolts with the latch in the full up position.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  5. Slowly close the hood and press down until the hood is flush with the fenders.

    Tighten 

    Open the hood and tighten the hood latch bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb ft).

  6. Adjust the hood, if required. Refer to Hood Adjustment .
  7. Close the hood
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