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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Opel 🢒 1999 🢒 Sintra 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Body Front End 🢒 Hood Latch Support Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Open and suitably support the hood.
  2. Remove the primary hood latch. Refer to Hood Primary Latch Replacement .

    3. Object Number: 315261 Size: SH
  3. Remove the bolts/screws from the hood latch support at the upper tie bar.
  4. Remove the hood latch support from the upper tie bar.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 315261 Size: SH
  1. Install the hood latch support to upper tie bar.

    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 bolts/screws to the hood latch support at the upper tie bar.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts/screws to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  3. Install the primary hood latch. Refer to Hood Primary Latch Replacement .
  4. Close the hood.