A: You must eliminate the grille first then note down the latch's position on the radiator support through pencil marking. First separate the Hood Latch carrier from the radiator support by unfastening bolts which secure the latch to its position. Then disconnect the Hood Latch cable from the mechanism and detach the Hood Latch from the automobile body. Then install the Hood Latch by connecting its cable to the latch before setting the latch at the marked position on the radiator support. Screw the bolts into the radiator support before tightening them to 10 n.m (89 lb in), then attach the Hood Latch support by installing its retaining bolts which must be tightened to 10 n.m (89 lb in). Inspection of the latch operation should occur before reattaching the hood while a striker-hood alignment check will determine if adjustments to alignment are required.
Q: How to Properly Service and Repair a Hood Latch on GMC Envoy?
A: The hood replacement process begins with removing the grille from the car. The grease pencil serves to locate the latch on the mounting bracket before removing the bolts that keep the latch attached. First disconnect the Hood Latch cable from the latch before taking out the latch from the vehicle. The Hood Latch cable installation sequence begins with attaching it to the latch before placing the apparatus at the noted mounting bracket location. Secure the latch onto the mounting bracket by installing its bolts while tightening them to 10 n.m (89 lb in). Test the latch functionality before closing the hood while also verifying its correct position relative to the hood striker by readjusting the latch as needed. Finally, reinstall the grille.
Q: How to replace the hood latch on GMC Savana 3500?
A: Start by supporting the hood while it is raised and use a grease pencil to mark the Hood Latch position together with those of the fasteners. Start by removing the bolts which hold the Hood Latch to the radiator support before pulling out the Hood Latch from this location. You should detach the hood release cable from its position on the Hood Latch. Secure the Hood Latch onto the radiator support by connecting its release cable first. Then fasten the Hood Latch using bolts but leave them loose at this time. Place the Hood Latch and fasteners on the pencil marks made previously and shift the Hood Latch sideways until the hood striker meets the latch correctly while adjusting the hood height in relation to the fenders using front hood bumpers. Finish by tightening the Hood Latch radiator support bolts to 15 n.m (11 lb ft) whereas closing the hood for final inspection.