GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2005 🢒 Vibe - AWD 🢒 Body 🢒 Exterior Trim 🢒 Hood Hold-Open Rod Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 869704 Size: SH
  1. Raise and suitably support the hood.
  2. Remove the hood hold-open rod (1) from the retaining clip (3).
  3. Rotate the hold-open rod (1) from the normal rest position 90 degrees counterclockwise.
  4. Pull forward and remove the hold-open rod (1) from the grommet (2).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 869704 Size: SH
  1. Install the hold-open rod (1) to the grommet (2).
  2. Push in and rotate the rod (1) 90 degrees clockwise.
  3. Install the hold-open rod (1) into the retaining clip (3).
  4. Lower the hood.