GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2007 🢒 Captiva 🢒 Body Repair 🢒 Bolted Exterior Body Panels and Closures 🢒 Hood Primary Latch Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1820142 Size: SH
  1. Open the hood.
  2. Mark the position of the hood latch on the radiator support to aid in alignment during installation.
  3. Remove the radiator grille guide.
  4. Remove the front bumper. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement .
  5. Remove the bolts and the hood latch.
  6. Disconnect the hood release cable.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1820142 Size: SH
  1. Connect the hood release cable to the latch.
  2. Position the hood latch in the location marked during removal.
  3. Install the front bumper. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement .
  4. Install the radiator grille guide.

    5. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  5. Install the hood latch with the bolts.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the hood latch bolts to 12 N·m (106 lb in).

  6. Close the hood.