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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2009 🢒 G8 🢒 Body Repair 🢒 Bolted Exterior Body Panels and Closures 🢒 Hood Front Seal Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Note:  When a suitable hold open device is being removed or installed, provide alternate support to avoid the possibility of damage to the vehicle or personal injury.

  1. Install a suitable hood brace to the vehicle.

    2. Warning: Refer to Safety Glasses Warning in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1936856 Size: SH
  2. Using a suitable tool, carefully work the hood front seal (1) off the hood from side to side.
  3. Remove the hood front seal (1) from the hood.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1936856 Size: SH
  1. Position the hood front seal (1) to the hood.
  2. Install the push-in retainers to secure the hood front seal (1) to the hood.
  3. Remove the suitable hood brace from the vehicle.