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Removal Procedure

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  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 hood latch from the hood latch support. Refer to Hood Latch Replacement .
  4. Remove the bolts from the upper support bracket to the front bumper fascia. Refer to Fascia Support Replacement - Front Bumper Upper (Impala) or Fascia Support Replacement - Front Bumper Upper (Monte Carlo) in Bumpers.
  5. Fig 1: Hood Latch Support Bracket Bolts At Upper Tie Bar
    GM456736Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the bolts from the hood latch support at the upper tie bar.
  7. Fig 2: Hood Latch Support Bracket Nut At Lower Tie Bar
    GM456737Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the nut from the hood latch support at the lower tie bar.
  9. Remove the hood latch support from the vehicle.