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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 2003 🢒 Century 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Body Front End 🢒 Hood Latch Support Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 456736 Size: SH
  1. Open the hood.
  2. Remove the hood latch from the hood latch support bracket. Refer to Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Replacement .
  3. Remove the front bumper fascia bracket from the hood latch support. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Bracket Replacement in Bumpers.
  4. Remove the bolts from the hood latch support bracket at the upper tie bar.

    5. Object Number: 456737 Size: SH
  5. Remove the nut from the hood latch support bracket at the lower tie bar.
  6. Remove the hood latch support bracket from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 456736 Size: SH
  1. Install the hood latch support to the vehicle.

    2. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  2. Install the bolts to the hood latch support at the upper tie bar.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 456737 Size: SH
  3. Install the nut to the hood latch support at the lower tie bar.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 10 N·m (18 lb in).

  4. Install the front bumper fascia bracket to the hood latch support. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Bracket Replacement in Bumpers.
  5. Install the hood latch to the hood latch support bracket. Refer to Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Replacement .