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Raise the hood.
Fig 1: Hood Insulator Push-In Retainers
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Remove the hood insulator push-in retainers (1) from the hood using the J 38778
.
Slide the hood insulator rearward. Remove the hood insulator (2).