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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the hood to the vehicle, with an assistant.
    Fig 1: Installing Hood To Vehicle
    G01515843Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Align the hood hinges to the alignment marks on the hood.
    Fig 2: Aligning Hood Hinges To Alignment Marks On Hood
    G01515844Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the bolts to the upper hood hinge, with an assistant.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the upper hood hinge bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

  4. Install the hood assist rods. Refer to ASSIST ROD REPLACEMENT - HOOD  .
  5. Adjust the hood as required. Refer to HOOD ADJUSTMENT  .
    Fig 3: Installing Bolts To Upper Hood Hinge
    G01515845Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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