GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2005 🢒 Grand Am 🢒 Body 🢒 Body Front End 🢒 Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Open the hood.
  2. Mark the hood latch location to the support bracket with a grease pencil.

    3. Object Number: 740822 Size: SH
  3. Remove the hood latch bolts (2).
  4. Disconnect the hood latch release cable (3) from the hood latch (1) by squeezing the cable retainer.
  5. Remove the hood latch (1) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 740822 Size: SH
  1. Install the hood latch release cable (3) to the hood latch (1).
  2. Position the hood latch (1) to the alignment marks on the support bracket.
  3. Install the hood latch bolts (2).
  4. Tighten the latch bolts with the latch in the full up position.

    5. 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.

  5. Slowly close the hood and press down until the hood is flush with the fenders.

    6. Tighten
    Open the hood and tighten the hood latch bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb ft).

  6. Adjust the hood, if required. Refer to Hood Adjustment .
  7. Close the hood