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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2000 🢒 Grand Prix 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Body Front End 🢒 Hood Latch Support Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 317836 Size: SH
  1. Remove the front bumper fascia upper support from the hood latch support. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Upper Support Replacement in Bumpers.
  2. Remove the hood latch from the hood latch support. Refer to Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Replacement .
  3. Remove the bolts from the hood latch support at the upper tie bar.
  4. Remove the nut from the hood latch support at the lower tie bar.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 317836 Size: SH
  1. Position the hood latch support to the upper and lower tie bar.

    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 to the hood latch support to upper tie bar bolts .

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the hood latch support upper tie bar bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  3. Install the hood latch support to lower tie bar nut .

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the hood latch support to lower tie bar nut to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  4. Install the hood latch to the hood latch support Refer to Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Replacement .
  5. Install the front bumper fascia upper support to the hood latch support. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Upper Support Replacement in Bumpers.