GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saab 🢒 2009 🢒 9-7x 🢒 Body Repair 🢒 Bolted Exterior Body Panels and Closures 🢒 Hood Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 743495 Size: SH
  1. Remove the push-pin retainers (2) from the hood insulation and front seal.
  2. Remove the insulation from the tabs (1).
  3. Remove the insulation from the hood.
  4. Disconnect the ground wire from the hood.

    5. Object Number: 740670 Size: SH
  5. Using a grease pencil or other suitable marking device, mark the position of the hood to the hinges (3).
  6. Remove the bolts that retain the hood hinges to the hood with an assistant.
  7. Remove the assist rod from the hood. Refer to Hood Open Assist Rod Replacement.
  8. Remove the hood from the vehicle with an assistant.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 740670 Size: SH
  1. Position the hood to the vehicle with an assistant.
  2. Partially install the bolts that retain the hood to the hinges (3).

    3. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  3. Position the hood to the hinges at the previously marked locations with an assistant and tighten to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).
  4. Install the assist rod to the hood. Refer to Hood Open Assist Rod Replacement.

    5. Object Number: 743495 Size: SH
  5. Install the insulation to the hood.
  6. Install the insulation to the tabs (1).
  7. Install the push-pin retainers (2) to the hood insulation and front seal.
  8. Connect the ground wire to the hood.
  9. Inspect the hood for proper alignment before closing.