GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2009 🢒 Vibe - AWD 🢒 Body Repair 🢒 Bolted Exterior Body Panels and Closures 🢒 Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 2014611 Size: SH
  1. Raise and suitably support the hood.
  2. Remove the following components from the vehicle:
    3. • The plastic retainer
    • The 3 bolts (1)

    Object Number: 2014618 Size: SH
  3. Disconnect the hood latch release cable (2).
  4. Remove the hood latch (1) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 2014618 Size: SH
  1. Install the hood latch release cable (2) to the hood latch (1).

    2. Object Number: 2014611 Size: SH
  2. Install the hood latch to the vehicle. Secure the latch with the 3 bolts (1) and one plastic retainer but do not tighten fully.

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

  3. Make the following adjustments to the hood latch:
    4. • The striker shaft lines up with the center groove of the latch.
    • The hood is flush with the front fender. Refer to Hood Adjustment Tighten the hood latch bolts to 7.5 N·m (66 lb in).
  4. Lower the hood.