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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2002 🢒 Eldorado 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Body Front End 🢒 Hood Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Notice: When removing body panels, apply tape to corners of panel and adjacent surfaces to help prevent paint damage.

    Notice: When the hood is removed from the vehicle, do not stand the hood on the rear corners. Damage to the paint and sheet metal may occur.

  1. Remove the hood insulator. Refer to Hood Insulator Replacement .
  2. Remove the underhood lamp.
  3. Disconnect the underhood lamp electrical harness from the inner hood panel.

    4. Object Number: 366270 Size: SH

    Important: Mark the hinge locations on the underside of the hood panel (1) with a wax pencil in order to aid in the fore and aft repositioning of the hood when the hood is reinstalled.

  4. Remove the 2 bolts on each side that retain the hinge to the hood.
  5. Remove the 2 top assist rod clips.
  6. With an assistant, remove the hood.
  7. Remove the front grille and transfer parts. Refer to Grille Replacement in Exterior Trim.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 366270 Size: SH
  1. With the aid of an assistant, place the hood (1) into position so the hinges line up with the wax pencil marks you made during removal.

    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 2 bolts on each side in order to retain the hinge to the hood.

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

  3. Install the 2 top assist rod clips.
  4. Install the underhood lamp electrical harness to the inner hood panel.
  5. Install the hood insulator. Refer to Hood Insulator Replacement .
  6. Install the underhood lamp.
  7. Install the grille. Refer to Grille Replacement In Exterior Trim.
  8. Adjust the hood, if needed. Refer to Hood Adjustment .
  9. Remove the tape from the body panels and clean any tape residue remaining.
  10. Touch up any exposed or unpainted surfaces after the hood replacement with body color paint.