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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 2003 🢒 Rendezvous - FWD 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Body Front End 🢒 Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 624224 Size: SH
  1. Open the hood.
  2. Mark the hood latch to the hood latch support bracket with a grease pencil.

    3. Object Number: 624221 Size: SH
  3. Remove the nuts from the hood latch.

    4. Important: Do not crimp the hood latch release cable.


    Object Number: 624220 Size: SH
  4. Disconnect the hood latch release cable from the hood latch by squeezing the hood release cable retainer.
  5. Remove the hood latch from the hood latch support bracket.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 624220 Size: SH

    Important: The hood latch release cable must be connected to the hood latch support bracket.

  1. Install the hood latch release cable to the hood latch.
  2. Align the hood latch to the marks on the hood latch support bracket.

    3. Object Number: 624221 Size: SH

    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.

  3. Install the nuts to the hood latch.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the hood latch nuts to 6 N·m (53 lb in).

  4. Adjust the hood, if required. Refer to Hood Adjustment .
  5. Close the hood.