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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2002 🢒 SL1/SC1 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Body Front End 🢒 Hood Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. If the hood is to be reinstalled, mark the position of the hood to the hinge location by marking around hood hinges with a soft marker. Support the hood in the open position.
  2. If a new hood is to be installed, remove the hood insulator. Refer to Hood Insulator Replacement .
  3. With the aid of a helper, lower the hood rod and remove the hinge-to-hood bolts; then remove the hood.

Installation Procedure
  1. With the aid of a helper, place the hood in position and install the hinge-to-hood bolts. Then position the hood rod.

    2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  2. If the hood is being reinstalled, align the hood locating the marks at the hinges; then tighten the bolts.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the hinge-to-hood bolts to 25 N·m (19 lb ft).


    Object Number: 863035 Size: SH
  3. If a new hood is installed, install the hood insulator. Refer to Hood Insulator Replacement .
  4. Lower the hood slowly and check the fit. Adjust the hood if required. Refer to Hood Adjustment . Tighten the bolts.

    5. Tighten

        • Tighten the head hinge-to-body bolts to 25 N·m (19 lb ft).
        • Tighten the head hinge-to-hood bolts to 25 N·m (19 lb ft).
        • Tighten the hood latch to 10 N·m (89 lb in).