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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2003 🢒 Monte Carlo 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Body Front End 🢒 Hood Replacement

Replacement Procedure

    Object Number: 183035 Size: SH
  1. Open and support the hood.
  2. Apply tape to corners of panel and adjacent surfaces to help prevent paint damage.
  3. Remove the hood assist rods. Refer to Hood Open Assist Rod Replacement .
  4. Mark the upper hood hinge location to the hood with an grease pencil.
  5. Remove the hood hinge to hood bolts, with an assistant.
  6. Remove the hood, with an assistant.

Installation Procedure
  1. Position the hood to the vehicle, with an assistant.
  2. Align the hood hinges to the alignment marks on the hood.

    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.


    Object Number: 183035 Size: SH
  3. Install the hood hinge to hood bolts.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the hood hinge to hood bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  4. Install the hood assist rods. Refer to Hood Open Assist Rod Replacement .
  5. Adjust the hood. Refer to Hood Adjustment .