VUE AWD V6-3.5L VIN 4 (2004)
Hood Latch: Customer Interest
Body - Hood Opening With Inoperative Latch
Bulletin No.: 04-08-63-003
Date: March 23, 2004
SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE
Subject:
Service Manual Update - Hood Opening Procedure for Inoperative Hood Latch
Models:
2002-2004 Saturn VUE Vehicles
2003-2004 Saturn ION Vehicles
Attention:
Technician
Purpose
The purpose of this bulletin is to provide a procedure for opening the hood on the Saturn VUE and ION vehicles should the hood latch release cable
mechanism become inoperative.
The SI website will be updated immediately and future Service Stall System SI CD releases will include this and other Service Manual updates.
Procedure
VUE Hood Opening Procedure
1.
Modify the Saturn radio antenna by bending the antenna mast 1 in. (2.54 cm) above the antenna base to a 25 degree angle.