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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 2001 🢒 Park Avenue 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Body Front End 🢒 Hood Primary Latch Striker Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Mark the location of the striker on the underside of the hood panel with a grease pencil.

    2. Object Number: 256000 Size: SH
  2. Remove the bolts retaining the striker to the hood (1).
  3. Remove the striker from the hood (2).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 256000 Size: SH
  1. Position the striker (2) to the alignment marks on the hood.

    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 (1) to the striker (2).

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 11 N·m (97 lb in).

  3. Adjust the striker as needed.