Removal Procedure
- Open and support the hood.
- Remove the grille. Refer to GRILLE REPLACEMENT (GMC)
or GRILLE REPLACEMENT (CHEVROLET)
in EXTERIOR TRIM article.
- Remove the primary latch assembly. Refer to HOOD LATCH REPLACEMENT - PRIMARY .
- Remove the bolts that retain the primary hood latch support bracket to the radiator support.
- Remove the primary hood latch support from the vehicle.
- Mark the position of the nuts that retain the latch mounting bracket to the support bracket.
- Remove the primary latch mounting bracket from the support bracket bolts.
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.