Hood: Service and Repair

Hood Replacement

Removal Procedure

Notice: When removing body panels, apply tape to corners of panel and adjacent surfaces to help prevent paint damage.

1. Raise the hood.
2. Install protective covers to the fenders in order to prevent damage.




3. On Pontiac vehicles only, remove the hood headlamp seal screw.
4. On Pontiac vehicles only, remove the hood headlamp seal (6).
5. Remove the hood hinge pivot bolts (2).
6. Remove the hood (1) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the hood (1) to the vehicle.
2. Support the hood (1).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the hood hinge pivot bolts (2).

Tighten the hood hinge pivot bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

4. On Pontiac vehicles only, install the hood headlamp seal (6).
5. On Pontiac vehicles only, install the hood headlamp seal screw.

Tighten the hood headlamp seal screw to 1.3 N.m (11.5 lb in).

6. Align the hood. Refer to Hood Adjustment.