How to replace the secondary hood latch on Cadillac XLR?

You must start by opening the hood then removing the front section of the air cleaner assembly before working on the hood secondary latch. Remove the bolt screws that hold the secondary Hood Latch to the front panel. After that disconnect the secondary Hood Latch cable from its attachment on the Hood Latch. Attach the secondary latch to the front panel keeping the bolts installed afterward by torquing them to 9 nm (80 lb in). Attach the secondary Hood Latch cable to the Hood Latch then reinsert the front section of air cleaner assembly before shutting the hood.

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Cadillac XLR Lock Part Number: 15910870
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch Assembly-Hood Primary & Secondary; Hood Latch; Latch
- Replaces: 10342003, 15233603
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2009 Cadillac XLR | Base, Platinum, V | 8 Cyl 4.4 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS

Cadillac XLR Hood Latch

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The Hood Latch is a part of the automobile which is actively used and known regarding the stability and performance in the design of the luxury roadster segment. Intended to be fitted over the hood of the Cadillac XLR, this Hood Latch makes sure that the hood suddenly pops open while the car is being operated; therefore, mechanisms including the engine, the radiator and the battery are shielded. Due to its optimum position below the front of the hood, it improves safety and performance to befit all Cadillac XLR auto models manufactured from 2003 to 2009. The Hood Latch is fittingly universal across all types of the Cadillac XLR because the latch's mechanism remains standard, emphasizing its role in protecting the critical components of the car. Interestingly, the Cadillac XLR has such advances as an electronically retracting roof and Magnetic Ride Control adaptive damping competency and so on; thus, it is crucial to have a good Hood Latch to support the performance of the automobile. Prosasing the Hood Latch, it can be noted that in the automotive market it has a significant advantage through its sturdiness and dependability that positively complements the sophisticated feel of the XLR so as not to be overshadowed by a faulty hood latch. Being one of the quality emblematic Cadillac parts, the XLR Hood Latch serves the purpose of improving the car's safety and delivering the driving sophistication of Cadillac brand at the same time. Thus, the Hood Latch is a vivid example of how performance, safety, and reliability are valued by the American manufacturer.

Cadillac XLR Hood Latch Parts and Q&A

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Q: How to replace the secondary hood latch on Cadillac XLR?
A:
You must start by opening the hood then removing the front section of the air cleaner assembly before working on the hood secondary latch. Remove the bolt screws that hold the secondary Hood Latch to the front panel. After that disconnect the secondary Hood Latch cable from its attachment on the Hood Latch. Attach the secondary latch to the front panel keeping the bolts installed afterward by torquing them to 9 nm (80 lb in). Attach the secondary Hood Latch cable to the Hood Latch then reinsert the front section of air cleaner assembly before shutting the hood.