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For 1990-2009 cars only

Body Front End Components


Object Number: 872836  Size: LF
(1)Engine Compartment
(2)Hood
(3)Hood Rear Seal
(4)Air Inlet Screen
(5)Hood Hinge
(6)Hood Insulator
(7)Hood Latch Cable
(8)Fender
(9)Wheel House Liner
(10)Fender Lower Bracket
(11)Splash Shield
(12)Hood Hold Open Rod
(13)Hood Latch

All potential water leak locations are sealed in production using high quality durable sealers.

If you reseal specific areas of the body front end, use a high quality sealer with the following properties:

    • Of medium thickness
    • Remains flexible after curing
    • Paintable

Lubrication

Lubricate the following components using Lubriplate, GM P/N 1052196 (Canadian P/N 5264008) or the equivalent:

    • The primary hood latch
    • The secondary hood latch
    • The hood hinges

Anti-Corrosion Protection

Anti-corrosion materials have been applied to the surfaces of the metal panels in order to provide rust resistance. When servicing these panels, properly re-coat the areas on this material that have been disturbed using a service-type anti-corrosion material. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair in Paint/Coatings.