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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: Hood Latch & Bolts
    GM363798Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Open the hood.
  2. Remove the upper radiator air baffle. Refer to Radiator Air Baffle and Deflector Replacement - Upper in Engine Cooling.
  3. Remove the support bracket from the front upper fascia. Refer to Fascia Support Bracket Replacement - Front Upper in Bumpers.
  4. With a grease pencil, mark the position of the hood latch to the center support bracket.
  5. Remove the bolts from the hood latch.
    6. Fig 2: Hood Release Cable
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    IMPORTANT: Do not crimp the hood release cable.
  6. Remove the hood release cable from the hood latch by squeezing the cable retainer.
  7. Remove the hood latch from the vehicle.
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