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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2001 🢒 Firebird 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Body Front End 🢒 Hood Primary Latch Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 318923 Size: MH
  1. Mark the position of the hood primary latch bolts/screws (4) on the latch support (2).
  2. Remove the hood primary latch bolts/screw (4).

    3. Object Number: 318926 Size: LH
  3. Remove the hood latch release cable (1) from the hood primary latch.
  4. Insert a screwdriver into the latch clip and lift the hood latch release cable (1) from the hood primary latch.

    5. Object Number: 318923 Size: MH
  5. Complete the following steps in order to remove the primary latch support (2), as needed:
    6. 5.1. Mark the location of the hood primary latch (1) on the upper radiator support.
    5.2. Remove the headlamp housing panel and bracket. Refer to Headlamp Housing Panel Replacement and Headlamp Bracket Replacement .
    5.3. Remove the windshield washer solvent reservoir. Refer to Windshield Washer Solvent Reservoir Replacement in Wipers Washer System.
    5.4. Remove the primary latch support bolts/screws (4). and the latch support (2).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 318923 Size: MH
  1. Complete the following steps in order to install the primary latch support (2), as needed:
    2. 1.1. Position the primary latch support (2) with the marks made during removal.

    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.

    1.2. Install the following components:
             1.2.1. The primary latch support (2)
             1.2.2. The primary latch support bolts/screws (4)

    Tighten
    Tighten the bolts/screws (4) to 18 N·m (13 lb ft).

    1.3. Install the windshield washer solvent reservoir. Refer to Windshield Washer Solvent Reservoir Replacement in Wipers Washer System.
    1.4. Install the headlamp housing panel and bracket. Refer to Headlamp Housing Panel Replacement and Headlamp Bracket Replacement .

    Object Number: 318924 Size: LH
  2. Install the hood latch release cable (1) to the hood primary latch with the following procedure:
    3. 2.1. Insert the end of the hood latch release cable (1) to the hood primary latch in order to connect the hood latch release cable (1).
    2.2. Connect the latch clip (2) to the hood primary latch.

    Object Number: 318923 Size: MH
  3. Install the hood primary latch (1) to the primary latch support (2).
  4. Position the hood primary latch (1) in order to line up the bolts/screws with the marks on the primary match support (2).
  5. Install the hood primary latch bolts/screws (4).

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts/screws (4) to 18 N·m (13 lb ft).

  6. Inspect the hood alignment.
  7. Adjust the hood as needed. Refer to Hood Adjustment .
  8. Complete the following steps in order to adjust the hood primary latch (1), as needed:
    9. 8.1. Loosen the hood primary latch bolts/screws (4).
    8.2. Adjust the hood primary latch (1) up or down to the specifications noted during inspection.