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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Generic 🢒 2001 🢒 Unit Repair 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Body Front End 🢒 Hood Primary Latch Striker Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Open the hood.
  2. Mark the location of the hood striker on the underside of the hood.

    3. Object Number: 457389 Size: SH
  3. Remove the bolts (1) retaining the hood striker (2) to the hood (3).
  4. Remove the hood striker from the hood.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 457389 Size: SH
  1. Use the alignment marks in order to install the hood striker (2) to the hood (3).

    2. 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.

  2. Install the retainer bolts (1) to retain the hood striker to the hood (3).

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 9 N·m (80  lb. in.).

  3. Close the hood.