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Installation Procedure

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  1. Align the hinge within the scribed marks on the hood.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  2. Install the bolts attaching the hinge to the hood.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the hinge to the hood bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

    Fig 1: Installing Bolts Attaching Hinge To Hood
    G01450967Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Align the hinge base within the marked areas on the side rail.
  4. Install the nuts attaching the hinge to the side rail.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the hinge to the frame rail nuts to 25 N.m (18 lb in).

    Fig 2: Installing Nuts Attaching Hinge To Side Rail
    G01450968Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the struts.
  6. Remove the support and carefully lower the hood.
  7. Adjust the hood fit as necessary.
    Fig 3: Struts
    G01450969Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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