GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Open and support the hood.
  2. Install protective coverings over the fenders.
  3. Remove the right and the left air inlet grille panels. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement .
  4. Disconnect the electrical connector from the under hood lamp, if equipped.
  5. Remove the windshield washer nozzles. Refer to Windshield Washer Nozzle Replacement in Wiper/Washer Systems.

  6. Object Number: 302986  Size: SH
  7. Remove the hood hinge from the attaching bolts and the nuts.
  8. With an assistant, remove the hood from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 302986  Size: SH
  1. With an assistant, position the hood to the vehicle.
  2. Install the hood hinge attaching bolts and the nuts.
  3. Tighten
    Tighten the hood hinge attaching bolts and the nuts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  4. Install the windshield washer nozzles. Refer to Windshield Washer Nozzle Replacement in Wiper/Washer Systems..
  5. Connect the electrical connector to the under hood lamp, if equipped.
  6. Install the right and the left air inlet grille panels. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement .
  7. Close the hood.