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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Oldsmobile 🢒 2001 🢒 Alero 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Body Front End 🢒 Hood Primary Latch Striker Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 748353 Size: SH
  1. Open the hood.
  2. Mark the location of the hood latch striker on the hood.
  3. Remove the hood latch striker bolts (2) from the hood.
  4. Remove the hood latch striker (1) from the hood.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 748353 Size: SH
  1. Position the hood latch striker (1) to the hood to the marks on the hood..

    2. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  2. Install the hood latch striker bolts (2) to the hood.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  3. Adjust the hood latch striker if necessary.
  4. Close the hood.