Remove/install engine hood catch - AR88.40-P-3200GM

MODEL 463.309 /332 /333 with ENGINE 628.962

MODEL 463.270 /271 with ENGINE 113.993

MODEL 463.202 /222 /236 /237 with ENGINE 273.969 up to model year 2010

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Hood Catch Components

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	Remove/install
1	Remove front grille		AR88.00-P-2115GM
2	Remove bolts (5) and remove upper radiator cross member (6)	Unclip retaining clip from engine hood lock Bowden cable (2)	*BA83.30-P-1014-01C
3	Remove bolts (1)	Installation: If necessary reinstall washers installed.	*BA88.40-P-1004-01D
4	Unhook engine hood lock Bowden cable (2)
5	Remove engine hood lock (3)	Installation: Observe direction of installation. The arrow on the engine hood lock (3) should point toward left. First insert engine hood lock (3) and then hook in engine hood lock Bowden cable (2).
6	Install in the reverse order

AIR CONDITIONING

Number	Designation		Model 463
BA83.30-P-1014-01C	Bolt, radiator crossmember to front end	Nm	19

ENGINE HOOD

Number	Designation		Model 461, 463
BA88.40-P-1004-01D	Bolt on engine hood catch	Nm	8