Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- With an assistant, position the hood to the vehicle.
- Align the hinge to the grease pencil marks on the hood.NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
- Install the fasteners (2) in order to secure the hood to the hood hinge.
Tighten
Tighten the fasteners (2) to 9 N.m (80 in. lb.).
- Install the hood assist rods (1). Refer to ASSIST ROD REPLACEMENT - HOOD .
- Adjust the hood, if necessary. Refer to HOOD ADJUSTMENT .
- Remove the tape from the hood and the fenders.
- Using touch up paint, touch up any exposed or unpainted surface after the hood is installed.
- Close the hood.