DeVille DHS V8-4.6L VIN Y (2000)
Hood Latch: Service and Repair
Hood Latch Support Replacement
Hood Latch Support Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the upper filler panel. Refer to Filler Panel Replacement - Upper (See: Cowl/Service and Repair/Filler Panel Replacement - Upper) .
3. Remove the night vision camera assembly (if equipped). Refer to Night Vision Camera Replacement.
4. Remove the hood latch. Refer to Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Replacement (See: Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Replacement) .
5. Remove the outside air temperature sensor. Refer to Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Replacement.
6. Remove the front bumper impact bar. Refer to Front Bumper Impact Bar Replacement (See: Bumper/Front Bumper/Front Bumper
Reinforcement/Service and Repair) in Bumpers.
7. Remove the lower bolts (2) and the upper bolts (2) retaining the hood latch support (1) to the vehicle.
8. Remove the hood latch support (1) from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the hood latch support (1) to the vehicle.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
2. Install the bolts (2) in order to retain the hood latch support (1) to the vehicle.
Tighten the retainer bolts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
3. Install the hood latch. Refer to Hood Latch Adjustment (See: Adjustments) .
4. Install the upper filler panel. Refer to Filler Panel Replacement - Upper (See: Cowl/Service and Repair/Filler Panel Replacement - Upper) .
5. Install the front bumper impact bar. Refer to Front Bumper Impact Bar Replacement (See: Bumper/Front Bumper/Front Bumper
Reinforcement/Service and Repair) in Bumpers.
6. Install the outside air temperature sensor. Refer to Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Replacement.
7. Install the night vision camera assembly (if equipped). Refer to Night Vision Camera Replacement.
8. Close the hood.
