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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2003 🢒 Seville 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Body Front End 🢒 Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 327803 Size: SH
  1. Open the hood.
  2. Remove the upper filler panel. Refer to Filler Panel Replacement - Upper .
  3. Remove the fasteners securing the hood latch (2) to the hood latch support (1).

    4. Object Number: 327806 Size: SH
  4. Remove the hood latch (2) from the hood latch support.
  5. Disconnect the hood release cable (1) from the hood latch (2).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 327806 Size: SH
  1. Connect the hood release cable (1) to the hood latch (2).

    2. Object Number: 327803 Size: SH
  2. Install the hood latch (2) to the hood latch support (1).

    3. 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 fasteners in order to secure the hood latch (2) to the hood latch support (1).

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the fasteners to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

  4. Slowly lower the hood and check the hood latch for the proper alignment.
  5. Adjust the hood latch as necessary. Refer to Hood Latch Adjustment .
  6. Install the upper filler panel. Refer to Filler Panel Replacement - Upper .
  7. Close the hood.