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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2001 🢒 Grand Prix 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Body Front End 🢒 Hood Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 317815 Size: SH
  1. Open the hood.

    2. Notice: When removing body panels, apply tape to corners of panel and adjacent surfaces to help prevent paint damage.

  2. Apply tape to the corners of the hood and the adjacent surfaces.
  3. Mark the upper hood hinge location to the hood with a grease pencil.
  4. Remove the assist rods from the hood. Refer to Hood Open Assist Rod Replacement .
  5. Remove the bolts from the upper hood hinge, with an assistant.
  6. Remove the hood from the vehicle with an assistant.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 317815 Size: SH
  1. Install the hood to the vehicle with an assistant.
  2. Align the hood hinges to the alignment marks on the hood.

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

  3. Install the bolts to the upper hood hinge, with an assistant.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the upper hood hinge bolts to 27 N·m (20 lb ft).

  4. Install the assist rods to the hood. Refer to Hood Open Assist Rod Replacement .
  5. Adjust the hood. Refer to Hood Adjustment .