How to replace the secondary hood latch on Cadillac Eldorado?

Opening the hood begins the replacement process for the secondary latch which demands removal of the remote handle rod retaining clip and subsequent bolts securing the secondary latch. The replacement process for the hood begins by freeing the latch before you mount the new secondary latch properly on the hood structure. Fasten the 2 bolts onto the secondary latch ; secure them with 12 N.m (106 lb in). The remote handle rod requiring installation should be completed with retaining clip installation. Afterward, check the secondary latch operation before securing the hood.

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Cadillac Eldorado Lock Assembly Part Number: 15757371
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch, Hood Primary; Hood Latch; Lock; Latch; Latch Assembly, Hood Latch; Latch, Hood Latch; Latch, Lower Hood
- Replaces: 16630592
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1984-2002 Cadillac Eldorado | Base, Biarritz, ESC, ETC, Sport, Spring Edition, Touring | 8 Cyl 4.1 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.5 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L DIESEL
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Cadillac Eldorado Safety Catch, Upper Part Number: 25661089
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch, Hood Upper Latch; Hood Latch
- Position: Upper
- Replaces: 3548932, 03548932
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1992-2002 Cadillac Eldorado | Base, ESC, ETC, Sport, Touring | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.9 L GAS
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Cadillac Eldorado Safety Catch Part Number: 1634991
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch Assembly-Hood Secondary; Hood Latch; Latch, Hood Upper Latch
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1986-1987 Cadillac Eldorado | Base, Biarritz | 8 Cyl 4.1 L GAS

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Q: How to replace the secondary hood latch on Cadillac Eldorado?
A:
Opening the hood begins the replacement process for the secondary latch which demands removal of the remote handle rod retaining clip and subsequent bolts securing the secondary latch. The replacement process for the hood begins by freeing the latch before you mount the new secondary latch properly on the hood structure. Fasten the 2 bolts onto the secondary latch ; secure them with 12 N.m (106 lb in). The remote handle rod requiring installation should be completed with retaining clip installation. Afterward, check the secondary latch operation before securing the hood.