GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2006 🢒 Equinox 🢒 Body 🢒 Body Front End 🢒 Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution:  When a hood hold open device is being removed or installed, provide alternate support to avoid the possibility of damage to the vehicle or personal injury.

  1. Open and support the hood.
  2. Mark the hood latch location to the support bracket with a grease pencil.

    3. Object Number: 1326733 Size: SH
  3. Remove the hood latch bolts.
  4. Disconnect the release cable from the hood latch.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1326733 Size: SH
  1. Install the hood latch release cable to the hood latch.
  2. Position the hood latch to the alignment marks on the support bracket.
  3. Install the hood latch bolts.
  4. Tighten the hood latch bolts.
  5. Slowly close the hood and inspect latch operation.

    6. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  6. Open the hood.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  7. Close the hood.