Hood Latch Support Replacement for Pontiac Sunfire 2001

Caution: Be careful when you handle a sensor. Do not strike or jolt a sensor. Before applying power to a sensor:

•	Remove any dirt, grease, etc. from the mounting surface.

•	Position the sensor horizontally on the mounting surface.

•	Point the arrow on the sensor toward the front of the vehicle.

•	Tighten all of the sensor fasteners and sensor bracket fasteners to the specified torque value.

Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause air bag deployment, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs.
1. Remove the hood close out filler panel. Refer to Hood Close Out Filler Replacement .
2. Remove the hood latch cover. Refer to Hood Latch Cover Replacement
3. Remove the hood latch. Refer to Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Replacement .
4. Remove the air bag sensor. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Front End Discriminating Sensor Replacement



5. Remove the lower bolts (4) from the lower hood latch support.
6. Remove the upper bolts (2) from the hood latch support.
7. Remove the hood latch support (1) from the vehicle.

1. Position the hood latch support (1) in the vehicle.

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 lower bolts (4) to the hood latch support.

Tighten
Tighten the hood latch support lower bolts to 27 N·m (20 lb ft).

3. Install the upper bolts (2) to the hood latch support.

Tighten
Tighten the hood latch support upper bolts to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

4. Install the hood latch. Refer to Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Replacement .
5. Install the air bag sensor. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Front End Discriminating Sensor Replacement
6. Install the hood latch cover. Refer to Hood Latch Cover Replacement
7. Install the hood close out filler panel. Refer to Hood Close Out Filler Replacement .