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Removal Procedure

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  1. Open the hood.
  2. Using a grease pencil, mark the location of the hinge on the hood assembly.
    CAUTION: When a hood hold open device is being removed or installed, provide alternate support to avoid the possibility of damage to the vehicle or personal injury.
    NOTE: When removing body panels, apply tape to corners of panel and adjacent surfaces to help prevent paint damage.
  3. Disconnect the windshield washer hose connection. Refer to WASHER NOZZLE REPLACEMENT (LHD) or WASHER NOZZLE REPLACEMENT (EXPORT-XA7 LHD) or HOSE REPLACEMENT -- WINDSHIELD WASHER (RHD) .
  4. Remove the hood assist rods (2). Refer to ASSIST ROD REPLACEMENT - HOOD  .
    Fig 1: Removing Hood Assist Rods
    G02095918Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the bolts (2) securing the hood to the hood hinge.
  6. Remove the hood from the vehicle with an assistant.
    Fig 2: Removing Hood From Vehicle
    G02095919Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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