Monte Carlo V6-3.4L VIN E (2000)
Hood Latch: Service and Repair
Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Replacement
Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the upper radiator air baffle. Refer to Radiator Air Baffle Assemblies and Deflectors (Upper) Radiator Air Baffle Assemblies and
Deflectors (Side) Radiator Air Baffle Assemblies and Deflectors (Lower) in Engine Cooling.
3. Remove the front upper fascia support bracket. Refer to Front Upper Fascia Support Bracket Replacement (See: Bumper/Front Bumper/Front
Bumper Cover / Fascia/Service and Repair/Front Upper Fascia Support Bracket Replacement) in Bumpers.
4. Mark the hood latch to the center support bracket with a grease pencil.
5. Remove the bolts from the hood latch.
Important: Do not crimp the hood release cable.
6. Remove the hood release cable from the hood latch by squeezing the cable retainer.
7. Remove the hood latch from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the hood release cable to the hood latch.
2. Align the hood latch to the marks on the center support bracket.