GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes
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GMC_Truck
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2009
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Canyon Pickup - 4WD
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Body Hardware and Trim
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Exterior Trim
🢒 Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Replacement
Removal Procedure
Remove the grille. Refer to
Grille Replacement
.
Using a grease pencil or other suitable marking device, mark the location of the latch on the radiator support.
Remove the hood latch support (3).
Remove the bolts that retain the latch to the radiator support (1).
Disconnect the hood latch cable from the latch.
Remove the latch from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
Connect the hood latch cable to the latch.
Position the latch to the previously marked location on the radiator support.
Caution:
Refer to
Fastener Caution
in the Preface section.
Install the bolts which retain the latch to the radiator support and tighten to
10 N·m (89 lb in)
.
Install the hood latch support (3).
Install the bolts which retain the latch support and tighten to
10 N·m (89 lb in)
.
Inspect the latch for proper operation before closing the hood.
Inspect the alignment of the latch to the hood striker. Adjust the latch, if necessary. Refer to
Hood Latch Adjustment
.
Install the grille. Refer to
Grille Replacement
.