GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2005 🢒 Classic 🢒 Body 🢒 Exterior Trim 🢒 Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Open the hood.
  2. Mark the location of the hood latch (2) to the support (1) using a grease pencil.

    3. Object Number: 276918 Size: SH
  3. Remove the hood latch bolts (3) from the support (1).
  4. Disconnect the hood latch cable from the hood latch (2).
  5. Remove the hood latch (2) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 276918 Size: SH
  1. Install the hood latch (2) to the vehicle.
  2. Connect the hood latch cable to the hood latch (2).

    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 hood latch bolts (3) to the to the support (1).

    4. Align the latch (2) with the reference mark.

    Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 10 N·m (97 lb in).

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