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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Installing Hood
    GM740670Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Position the hood to the vehicle with an assistant.
  2. Partially install the 4 bolts that retain the hood to the hinges (3).
  3. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  4. Position the hood to the hinges at the previously marked locations with an assistant.

    Tighten:  Tighten the hood retaining bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

  5. Fig 2: Installing Insulation To Hood
    GM743495Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the hood insulation to the hood.
  7. Install the push-pin retainers (2).
  8. Install the front hood molding. Refer to Molding Replacement - Hood Front (Rainier) or Molding Replacement - Hood Front (Envoy, Envoy XUV, Bravada) in Exterior Trim.