Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Replacement

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Fig 1: View Of Hood Latch & Screws

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedure Remove the headlamps. Refer to Headlamp Replacement (Cadillac Escalade) , Headlamp Replacement (Tahoe, Avalanche) , Headlamp Replacement (Chevrolet Tahoe Two-mode Hybrid) , Headlamp Replacement (Escalade PLATINUM) , Headlamp Replacement (Non HID) , Headlamp Replacement (Yukon) , Headlamp Replacement (GMC Yukon Two-mode Hybrid) . Remove the grille support. Refer to Radiator Grille Reinforcement Support Replacement . Disconnect the hood latch cable. Refer to Hood Primary Latch Release Cable Replacement .
1	Hood Latch Screw (Qty: 4) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten 9 N.m (80 lb in)
2	Hood Latch TIP: Disconnect the electrical connector.

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Component Name

Preliminary Procedure

Remove the headlamps. Refer to Headlamp Replacement (Cadillac Escalade) , Headlamp Replacement (Tahoe, Avalanche) , Headlamp Replacement (Chevrolet Tahoe Two-mode Hybrid) , Headlamp Replacement (Escalade PLATINUM) , Headlamp Replacement (Non HID) , Headlamp Replacement (Yukon) , Headlamp Replacement (GMC Yukon Two-mode Hybrid) .
Remove the grille support. Refer to Radiator Grille Reinforcement Support Replacement .
Disconnect the hood latch cable. Refer to Hood Primary Latch Release Cable Replacement .

Hood Latch Screw (Qty: 4)

CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Tighten
9 N.m (80 lb in)

Hood Latch
TIP: Disconnect the electrical connector.