GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 GMC_Truck 🢒 2003 🢒 Savana 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Body Front End 🢒 Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 314933 Size: SH
  1. Raise and support the hood.
  2. Mark the location of the hood latch and the fasteners.
  3. Remove the bolts retaining the hood latch to the radiator support (2).
  4. Remove the hood latch from the radiator support.
  5. Remove the hood release cable from the hood latch (4).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 314933 Size: SH
  1. Install the hood release cable to the hood latch (4).
  2. Install the hood latch to the radiator support (2).
  3. Install the bolts retaining the hood latch to the radiator support.

    4. Do not tighten the bolts.

  4. Align the hood latch and the fasteners with the marks made prior to the removal.
  5. Use the following procedure in order to adjust the hood latch:
    6. 5.1. Adjust the hood latch to the left or to the right until the striker in the hood easily engages the latch.
    5.2. Adjust the hood latch height.
    5.3. Adjust the front hood bumpers in order to ensure that the top of the hood is flush with the fenders.

    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.

  6. Tighten the bolts retaining the hood latch to the radiator support.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).

  7. Close the hood.