Installation Procedure

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NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.

Install the bolts that retain the primary hood latch to the mounting bracket.
Tighten

Tighten the primary hood latch mounting bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
Position the primary hood latch assembly on the radiator support.
Use the marks in order to align the bracket.
Install the bolts that retain the primary hood latch to the mounting bracket.
Tighten

Tighten the primary hood latch mounting bracket bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

Fig 1: Installing Bolts Retaining Primary Hood Latch To Mounting Bracket
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Install the cable to the primary hood latch assembly, by performing the following procedures:
1. Install the cable housing into the primary latch.
2. Install the cable into the latch container clip.
Inspect the operation of the hood latch.
Close the hood.

Fig 2: Installing Hood Release Cable From Primary Hood Latch
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.