Monte Carlo V6-3.8L SC VIN 1 (2004)
Hood Latch: Service and Repair
Hood Latch Replacement
Hood Latch Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the upper radiator air baffle.
3. Remove the support bracket from the front upper fascia.
4. With a grease pencil, mark the position of the hood latch to the center support bracket.
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.