Hood Latch Support Replacement (Pontiac)

Hood Latch Support Replacement (Pontiac)

Removal Procedure




1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the radiator air baffle assemblies and deflectors, upper panel.
3. Remove the hood latch.
4. Remove the upper bolts (1) from the latch support (3).
5. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to vehicle Lifting.
6. Remove the lower nuts (2) from the latch support (3).
7. Remove the hood latch support (3).

Installation Procedure




1. Position the hood latch support (3) to the vehicle.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the hood latch support nuts (2) to the hood latch support (3).

Tighten the hood latch support nuts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

3. Lower the vehicle.
4. Install the hood latch support bolts (1).

Tighten the hood latch support bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

5. Install the hood latch.
6. Install the radiator air baffle assemblies and deflectors, upper panel.
7. Close the hood.