Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Tie the hood latch release cable to a wire or string. Feed the hood latch release cable grommet through the dash panel.
- Apply strip caulk sealer or equivalent around the grommet.
- Install the hood latch release cable to the hood release handle.
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
- Install the bolts to the hood release handle.
Tighten
Tighten the hood release handle bolts to 5 N.m (44 lb in).
- Install the nut to the parking brake bracket.
Tighten
Tighten the parking brake bracket nut to 5 N.m (44 lb in).
- Pull the carpet back.
- Install the hood latch release cable retainers to the engine compartment side rail retainers.
- Route the hood latch release cable through the radiator support.
- Install the air cleaner.
- Refer to AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY .
- Install the front sheet metal diagonal brace. Refer to Brace Replacement - Sheet Metal Diagonal .
- Install the hood latch release cable to the hood latch.
- Install the air intake ducts if supercharger equipped.
- Install the push-in retainers to the air intake ducts if supercharger equipped.
- Install the left front headlamp. Refer to HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY OR HEADLAMP BULB REPLACEMENT .
- Remove the block from the latch mechanism.
- Inspect the hood latch for proper operation.
- Close the hood.