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Installation Procedure

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  1. Connect the hood release cable end to the latch.
    Fig 1: Installing Hood Release Cable
    G01458627Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the hood latch (1) to the radiator support (3).
  3. Install the hood latch bolts (2) loosely.
  4. Adjust the hood latch height so that when the hood is closed, the hood is held securely against the front hood bumpers.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  5. Raise the hood.

    Tighten 

    1. Tighten the hood latch bolts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
  6. Adjust the front hood bumpers so that the top of the hood is flush with the fenders.
  7. Install the upper radiator support baffle. Refer to RADIATOR AIR BAFFLE AND DEFLECTOR REPLACEMENT -- UPPER .
    Fig 2: Installing Upper Radiator Support Baffle
    G01458628Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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