Calais FWD V6-181 3.0L (1986)
B.
Primary Hood Latch Pop-up Lever Alignment
1.
With hood open, grasp the pop-up lever by hand and reposition the lever by pulling forward or pushing rearward as necessary so it will
properly contact the hood panel striker when the hood is closed (refer to Figure 2).
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If pop-up lever cannot be properly aligned, the primary hood latch assembly must be replaced. Refer to Part C of this service procedure.
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If pop-up lever is now properly aligned, proceed to Part D of this procedure.
C.
Primary Hood Latch Replacement
Removal
1.
Remove the five (5) black plastic push-in retaining clips that hold the R.H. close-out panel to the top of the headlamp and grille support.
2.
Remove hood release cable from primary latch.
3.
Remove two (2) 13 mm bolts attaching primary latch to front sheet metal support.
4.
Remove primary latch.
Installation
1.
Position new primary latch and install hood release cable to latch.
2.
Install two (2) bolts attaching primary latch to front sheet metal, support. Torque bolts to 27 N-m (20 ft.lbs.)
3.
Install five (5) new push-in retaining clips (refer to parts information) to secure the R.H. close-out panel to the headlamp and grille support.
4.
Proceed to Part D of this service procedure.
D.
Secondary Hood Latch Replacement
1.
Hold hood open with hood prop rod.
2.
Remove two (2) 10 mm bolts attaching secondary hood latch to hood.
3.
Install new secondary latch and torque attaching bolts to 11 N-m (8 ft.lbs.).
4.
Disengage hood prop rod from hood and place prop rod in retaining clip.
