GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2007 🢒 ION 🢒 Body Repair 🢒 Bolted Exterior Body Panels and Closures 🢒 Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Open the hood.
  2. For the sedan only, remove the upper grilles. Refer to Front Bumper Upper Fascia Grille Replacement .
  3. Mark the hood latch location to the support bracket with a grease pencil.

    4. Object Number: 863868 Size: SH
  4. Remove the hood latch bolts.

    5. Object Number: 863872 Size: SH
  5. Disconnect the release cable from the hood latch by squeezing the cable retainer.
  6. Remove the hood latch from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 863872 Size: SH
  1. Install the hood latch release cable to the hood latch.
  2. Position the hood latch to the alignment marks on the support bracket.
  3. Install the hood latch bolts.
  4. Tighten the latch bolts with the latch in the full up position.

    5. 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.

  5. Slowly close the hood and press down until the hood is flush with the fenders.
  6. Open the hood.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  7. Adjust the hood, if required. Refer to Hood Adjustment .
  8. Install the upper grilles. Refer to Front Bumper Upper Fascia Grille Replacement .
  9. Close the hood.