Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Chevrolet Malibu. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
When removing body panels, apply tape to corners of panel and adjacent surfaces to help prevent paint damage.
- Open the hood.
- Place protective covering over the adjacent body panels.
- Remove the sound insulator retainers (3) from the hood.
- Remove the sound insulator (2) from the hood.
- Remove the hood hinge bolts from the upper hood hinges (1) with an assistant.
- Remove the hood from the vehicle with an assistant.