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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Oldsmobile 🢒 2003 🢒 Aurora 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Body Front End 🢒 Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 640742 Size: SH
  1. Open the hood.
  2. Remove the bolts (1) that retain the hood latch.

    3. Object Number: 327806 Size: SH
  3. Disconnect the hood release cable from the hood latch (1).
  4. Remove the hood latch (2).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 327806 Size: SH
  1. Connect the hood release cable (1) to the hood latch (2).

    2. Object Number: 640742 Size: SH
  2. Install the hood latch (2).

    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.

  3. Install the bolts (1) in order to retain the hood latch.

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

  4. Adjust the hood primary latch (2). Refer to Hood Latch Adjustment .