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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 assist rod. Refer to ASSIST ROD REPLACEMENT - HOOD  .
  3. Remove the hood rear side seals from the hood hinge. Refer to SEAL REPLACEMENT - HOOD REAR SIDE  .
  4. Loosen the hood hinge to fender bolts, but do not remove the bolts.
    5. Fig 1: Removing Hood Hinge Fender Bolts
    G01587835Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Center punch the spot weld.
    6. Fig 2: Punching Center Spot Weld
    G01587836Courtesy 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. Fig 3: Drilling Out Spot Weld
    G01587837Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Repair the paint on the fender where the door hinge was removed.
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