Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Saturn Ion Red Line, 2004 Saturn Ion 3, 2004 Saturn Ion 2, and 2004 Saturn Ion 1. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the hood latch release cable to the hood latch.
- Position the hood latch to the alignment marks on the support bracket.
- Install the hood latch bolts.
- Tighten the latch bolts with the latch in the full up position.
- Slowly close the hood and press down until the hood is flush with the fenders.
- Open the hood.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
- Adjust the hood, if required. Refer to Hood Adjustment .
- Install the upper grilles. Refer to Grille Replacement in Exterior Trim.
- Close the hood.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.