For 1990-2009 cars

## Hood Latch Support Replacement Oldsmobile

### Removal Procedure

1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the headlamp housing panel. Refer to Headlamp Housing Panel Replacement .
3. Remove the hood latch. Refer to Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Replacement .
4. Remove the nuts (2) from the hood latch support.
5. Remove the bolts (1) from the hood latch support.
6. Remove the hood latch support (3).

### Installation Procedure

1. Install the hood latch support (3).

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

2. Install the hood latch support bolts (1).

Tighten
Tighten the hood latch support bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

3. Install the hood latch support nuts (2).

Tighten
Tighten the hood latch support nuts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

4. Install the hood latch. Refer to Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Replacement .
5. Install the headlamp housing panel. Refer to Headlamp Housing Panel Replacement .
6. Close the hood.

## Hood Latch Support Replacement Pontiac

### Removal Procedure

1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the radiator air baffle assemblies and deflectors, upper panel.
3. Remove the hood latch. Refer to Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Replacement .
4. Remove the upper bolts (1) from the latch support (3).
5. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
6. Remove the lower nuts (2) from the latch support (3).
7. Remove the hood latch support (3).

### Installation Procedure

1. Position the hood latch support (3) to the vehicle.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

2. Install the hood latch support nuts (2) to the hood latch support (3).

Tighten
Tighten the hood latch support nuts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

3. Lower the vehicle.
4. Install the hood latch support bolts (1).

Tighten
Tighten the hood latch support bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

5. Install the hood latch. Refer to Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Replacement .
6. Install the radiator air baffle assemblies and deflectors, upper panel.
7. Close the hood.