How to replace the primary and secondary hood latch on Chevrolet Malibu?

The first step to replace the hood primary and secondary latch requires opening the hood to detach the Hood Latch release cable which connects to the hood primary and secondary latch . You should remove the bolts from the Hood Latch before extracting the Hood Latch . Begin the installation process with the Hood Latch before completing the service by adhering to the fastener notice in service precautions. The installation process requires attachment of the hood primary and secondary latch to the hood primary latch striker while torquing bolts to 10 n.m (97 lb in). The installation ends with connecting the Hood Latch release cable to the Hood Latch while adjusting its alignment.

How to Service and Repair a Hood Latch on Chevrolet Malibu?

You must start by opening the hood and taking off the upper fascia support before changing the hood latch. Apply a grease pencil marker to the hood latch spot on the support bracket before you remove its bolts. To start the hood latch replacement disconnect the hood latch release cable using the cable retainer squeeze method and handle the remote start electrical connector if vehicle setup enables this feature. The hood latch should be taken out of the car. The hood latch release cable should be connected to the hood latch while you position it at the marked spots of the support bracket. To complete the installation bolt the hood latch into place with proper up position and securely fasten with torque until the bolts reach 10 N.m (89 lb in) measurement. Reposition the hood toward the fenders after plugging in the remote start electrical connector when enabled. You should tighten the hood bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in) while opening the hood. Put the hood into position if needed before you install the fascia support and close the hood.

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Chevrolet Malibu Lock Part Number: 20765681
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- Other Name: Latch Assembly-Hood Primary & Secondary; Hood Latch; Latch; Latch, Lower Hood; Latch, Vehicle
- Replaces: 10363559
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2008-2009 Chevrolet Malibu | Hybrid, LS, LT, LTZ | 4 Cyl 2.4 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.5 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
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Chevrolet Malibu Lock Part Number: 25868008
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- Other Name: Latch Assembly-Hood Primary & Secondary; Hood Latch; Latch; Latch, Hood Latch
- Replaces: 22661132
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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- 2004-2005 Chevrolet Malibu | Base, LS, LT, Maxx, Maxx LS, Maxx LT | 4 Cyl 2.2 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Chevrolet Malibu Lock Part Number: 20763655
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- Other Name: Latch Assembly-Hood Primary & Secondary; Hood Latch; Latch; Latch, Hood Latch
- Replaces: 22687904, 25868007, 15827174
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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- 2004-2008 Chevrolet Malibu | Base, Classic LS, Classic LT, LS, LT, LTZ, Maxx, Maxx LS, Maxx LT, Maxx LTZ, Maxx SS, SS | 4 Cyl 2.2 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS
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Chevrolet Malibu Lock Part Number: 84706443
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- Other Name: Latch Assembly-Hood Primary & Secondary; Hood Latch; Latch; Latch, Hood Latch
- Replaces: 84243711
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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- 2019-2024 Chevrolet Malibu | Hybrid, L, LS, LT, Premier, RS | 4 Cyl 1.5 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.8 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Chevrolet Malibu Lock Part Number: 84160734
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- Other Name: Latch Assembly-Hood Primary & Secondary; Hood Latch; Latch; Latch, Hood Latch
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- 2016-2018 Chevrolet Malibu | Hybrid, L, LS, LT, Premier | 4 Cyl 1.5 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.8 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Chevrolet Malibu Latch Part Number: 20952029
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- Other Name: Latch Assembly-Hood Primary & Secondary; Hood Latch; Latch, Hood Latch
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- 2008-2012 Chevrolet Malibu | LS, LT, LTZ | 4 Cyl 2.4 L FLEX, 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.5 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
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- Other Name: Latch Assembly, Hood Primary & Secondary; Hood Latch; Latch; Latch, Hood Latch
- Replaces: 22830704, 23479830
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- 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu | Eco, LS, LT, LTZ | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.4 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV), 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Chevrolet Malibu Latch Part Number: 20772160
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- Other Name: Latch, Hood Primary & Secondary; Hood Latch; Latch, Hood Latch; Latch, Vehicle
- Replaces: 25933358
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2008-2012 Chevrolet Malibu | Hybrid, LS, LT, LTZ | 4 Cyl 2.4 L FLEX, 4 Cyl 2.4 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.5 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
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Chevrolet Malibu Lock Part Number: 22610694
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- Other Name: Latch Assembly-Hood Primary & Secondary; Hood Latch; Latch; Latch, Hood Latch
- Replaces: 22602520
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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- 1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu | Base, LS | 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.1 L GAS

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The Hood Latch in Chevrolet Malibu cars play important role of keeping the hood close to avoid it opening while the car is in use. This component is placed under the forward part of the hood so that parts such as the engine, radiator or the battery will be shielded. Chevrolet Malibu has incorporated different designs for Hood Latch over the years they have been manufacturing them, to cope up with new designs and necessary safety measures. What is important does not change from year to year: to securely lock the hood, but the locks themselves and the method of their work can be different and in different model years. These variations are indicative of the dynamic nature of the Chevrolet Malibu, and while focusing on improvements in the hoods management and safety features were introduced and improved.

Chevrolet Malibu Hood Latch Parts and Q&A

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Q: How to replace the primary and secondary hood latch on Chevrolet Malibu?
A:
The first step to replace the hood primary and secondary latch requires opening the hood to detach the Hood Latch release cable which connects to the hood primary and secondary latch . You should remove the bolts from the Hood Latch before extracting the Hood Latch . Begin the installation process with the Hood Latch before completing the service by adhering to the fastener notice in service precautions. The installation process requires attachment of the hood primary and secondary latch to the hood primary latch striker while torquing bolts to 10 n.m (97 lb in). The installation ends with connecting the Hood Latch release cable to the Hood Latch while adjusting its alignment.
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Q: How to Service and Repair a Hood Latch on Chevrolet Malibu?
A:
You must start by opening the hood and taking off the upper fascia support before changing the hood latch. Apply a grease pencil marker to the hood latch spot on the support bracket before you remove its bolts. To start the hood latch replacement disconnect the hood latch release cable using the cable retainer squeeze method and handle the remote start electrical connector if vehicle setup enables this feature. The hood latch should be taken out of the car. The hood latch release cable should be connected to the hood latch while you position it at the marked spots of the support bracket. To complete the installation bolt the hood latch into place with proper up position and securely fasten with torque until the bolts reach 10 N.m (89 lb in) measurement. Reposition the hood toward the fenders after plugging in the remote start electrical connector when enabled. You should tighten the hood bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in) while opening the hood. Put the hood into position if needed before you install the fascia support and close the hood.