GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 257453  Size: MH
  1. Remove the hood latch striker. Refer to Hood Primary Latch Striker Replacement in Body Front End.
  2. Use a small-bladed tool in order to reach through the access hole in the hood inner panel. While keeping upward pressure on the hood ornament, carefully release the tabs retaining the hood ornament.
  3. Remove the hood ornament from the plastic retainer.
  4. If the plastic retainer is damaged, complete the following steps:
  5. 4.1. Press the release tabs.
    4.2. Remove the plastic retainer from the hood.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 257453  Size: MH
  1. Install the plastic retainer, if necessary.
  2. Install the hood ornament to the plastic retainer.
  3. Install the hood latch striker.