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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2006 🢒 Malibu 🢒 Vehicle Control Systems 🢒 Vehicle DTC Information 🢒 Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Open the hood.
  2. Remove the upper fascia support. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Upper Support Replacement .
  3. Mark the hood latch location to the support bracket with a grease pencil.

    4. Object Number: 1315802 Size: SH
  4. Remove the hood latch bolts.

    5. Object Number: 863872 Size: SH
  5. Disconnect the release cable from the hood latch by squeezing the cable retainer.
  6. Disconnect the remote start electrical connector, if equipped.
  7. Remove the hood latch from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 863872 Size: SH
  1. Install the hood latch release cable to the hood latch.
  2. Position the hood latch to the alignment marks on the support bracket.

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

  3. Install the hood latch bolts.
  4. Tighten the latch bolts with the latch in the full up position.
  5. Connect the remote start electrical connector, if equipped.
  6. Slowly close the hood and press down until the hood is flush with the fenders.
  7. Open the hood.

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  8. Adjust the hood, if required. Refer to Hood Adjustment .
  9. Install the fascia support. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Upper Support Replacement .
  10. Close the hood.