Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Replacement

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Fig 1: View Of Hood Latch & Screws

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedure Remove the headlamps. Refer to Headlamp Replacement (Non HID) or Headlamp Replacement (Cadillac Escalade) or Headlamp Replacement (Yukon) or Headlamp Replacement (Tahoe, Avalanche) or Headlamp Replacement (Chevrolet Tahoe Two-mode Hybrid) or 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 Screws (Qty: 4) NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice . Tighten: 9 N.m (80 lb in)
2	Hood Latch Tip: Disconnect the electrical connector.

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedure

Remove the headlamps. Refer to Headlamp Replacement (Non HID) or Headlamp Replacement (Cadillac Escalade) or Headlamp Replacement (Yukon) or Headlamp Replacement (Tahoe, Avalanche) or Headlamp Replacement (Chevrolet Tahoe Two-mode Hybrid) or 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 Screws (Qty: 4)

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

Tighten: 9 N.m (80 lb in)

Hood Latch
Tip: Disconnect the electrical connector.