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Removal Procedure

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CAUTION: Refer to Hood Hold Open Device Caution in Cautions and Notices.
NOTE: When removing body panels, apply tape to corners of panel and adjacent surfaces to help prevent paint damage.
    Fig 1: Struts At Upper Ball Studs
    GM171174Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Mark the location of the hinge on the hood and the rail using a grease pencil.
  2. Remove the hood struts.
    3. Fig 2: Hinge To Hood Bolts
    GM71267Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Support the hood in a partially open position so that access is provided to the forward bolt attaching the hinge to the hood.
  4. Remove the bolts attaching the hinge to the hood.
    5. Fig 3: Hinge To Frame Rail Nuts
    GM71266Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the nuts attaching the hinge to the front side rail.
  6. Remove the hinge.
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