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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN PASSENGER EXTENDED, 5.0 MREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 400 (BODY FRONT END)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSHOOD LATCH SUPPORT REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Passenger Extended, 5.0 M

Installation Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Passenger Extended, 5.0 MSECTION Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Buick Regal and 2002 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install the hood latch support to the vehicle.
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
Install the bolts to the hood latch support at the upper tie bar. Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

Fig 1: Identifying Hood Latch Support-To-Upper Tie Bar Bolts
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Install the nut to the hood latch support at the lower tie bar. Tighten the nut to 10 N.m (18 lb in).

Fig 2: Identifying Hood Latch Support-To-Lower Tie Bar Nut

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Install the front bumper fascia bracket to the hood latch support. Refer to FASCIA BRACKET REPLACEMENT - FRONT BUMPER .
Install the hood latch to the hood latch support bracket. Refer to Hood Latch Replacement .

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.