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Removal Procedure

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CAUTION: When a hood hold open device is being removed or installed, provide alternate support to avoid the possibility of damage to the vehicle or personal injury.
  1. Remove the hood. Refer to Hood Replacement .
  2. Remove the hood rear side seal. Refer to Seal Replacement - Hood Rear Side .
  3. Remove the hood assist rod. Refer to Assist Rod Replacement - Hood .
  4. Loosen the hood hinge to fender bolts, but do not remove the bolts.
    Fig 1: Loosening Hood Hinge To Fender Bolts
    G01831727Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Center punch the spot weld.
    Fig 2: Center Punch Spot Weld
    G01831728Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Drill out the spot weld using a 9.5 mm (3/8 in) drill.
  7. Remove the hood hinge to fender bolts
  8. Remove the hood hinge from the fender.
  9. Repair the paint on the fender where the door hinge was removed.
    Fig 3: Drill Out Spot Weld Using (3/8 in) Drill
    G01831729Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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