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Installation Procedure

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NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  1. With an assistant, position the hood to the vehicle.
  2. Install the hood hinge attaching bolts and the nuts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the hood hinge attaching bolts and the nuts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

  3. Install the windshield washer nozzles. Refer to WASHER NOZZLE REPLACEMENT -- FRONT in Wiper/Washer Systems.
  4. Connect the electrical connector to the under hood lamp, if equipped.
  5. Install the right and the left air inlet grille panels. Refer to AIR INLET GRILLE PANEL REPLACEMENT .
    Fig 1: Installing Hood Hinge Attaching Bolts & Nuts
    G01477529Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Close the hood.