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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2002 🢒 Seville 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Electrical 🢒 Hood Latch Support Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Open the hood.
  2. Remove the hood latch. Refer to Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Replacement .
  3. Disconnect the ambient outside air temperature sensor electrical connector.

    4. Object Number: 327813 Size: SH
  4. Remove the lower bolts (1) retaining the hood latch support (2) to the vehicle.

    5. Object Number: 327810 Size: SH
  5. Remove the upper bolts (1) retaining the hood latch support (2) to the vehicle.
  6. Remove the hood latch support (2) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 130486 Size: SH
  1. Install the hood latch support (1) to the vehicle.

    2. 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.

  2. Install the bolts (3) to retain the hood latch support (1) to the vehicle.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts (3) to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

  3. Install the hood latch. Refer to Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Replacement .
  4. Connect the ambient outside temperature sensor electrical connector.
  5. Close the hood.