GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes
🢒
Saab
🢒
2009
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9-7x
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Body Repair
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Bolted Exterior Body Panels and Closures
🢒 Hood Latch Support Replacement
Removal Procedure
Loosen the hood close out filler panel. Refer to
Front Bumper Upper Fascia Replacement
.
Remove the hood latch. Refer to
Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Replacement
.
Remove the bolts that retain the hood latch support to the radiator support.
Remove the hood latch support from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
Install the hood latch support to the vehicle.
Caution:
Refer to
Fastener Caution
in the Preface section.
Install the bolts that retain the hood latch support to the radiator support and tighten bolts to
20 N·m (15 lb ft)
.
Install the hood latch. Refer to
Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Replacement
.
Install the hood close out filler panel. Refer to
Front Bumper Upper Fascia Replacement
.
Inspect the hood for proper alignment.