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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2005 🢒 Vibe - FWD 🢒 Body 🢒 Body Front End 🢒 Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 239366 Size: SH
  1. Raise and suitably support the hood.
  2. Remove the following components from the vehicle:
    3. • The plastic retainer
    • The 3 bolts (3)

    Object Number: 239165 Size: SH
  3. Disconnect the hood latch release cable (1).
  4. Remove the hood latch (2) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 239165 Size: SH
  1. Install the hood latch release cable (1) to the hood latch (2).

    2. Object Number: 239366 Size: SH
  2. Install the hood latch (1) to the vehicle. Secure the latch with the 3 bolts (3) and one plastic retainer but do not tighten fully.

    3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Make the following adjustments to the hood latch:
    4. • The striker shaft lines up with the center groove of the latch.
    • The hood is flush with the front fender. Refer to Hood Adjustment .

    Tighten
    Tighten the hood latch bolts to 8 N·m (70 lb in).

  4. Lower the hood.