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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSATURN2005RELAY AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)BODY & FRAMEEXTERIOR BODY PANELSBODY FRONT ENDREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSHOOD LATCH REPLACEMENT (PONTIAC)
2005 Saturn Relay AWD
Hood Latch Replacement (Pontiac)
2005 Saturn Relay AWDSECTION Hood Latch Replacement (Pontiac)
Hood Latch Replacement (Pontiac)
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NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
in Cautions and Notices. Fastener Tightening Specifications:
Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications . |
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| Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Assembly Replacement | |
| 1 | Bolt, Hood Primary Latch Bracket (Qty: 3) Tighten: 12 N.m (106 lb in) |
| 2 | Nut, Hood Primary and Secondary Latch (Qty: 3) Tighten: 12 N.m (106 lb in) |
| 3 | Latch Assembly, Hood Primary and Secondary Tip: Remove the hood latch release cable from the latch assembly before removal. |
| Hood Primary Latch Bracket Assembly Replacement | |
| 1 | Bolt, Hood Primary Latch Bracket (Qty: 3) Tighten: 12 N.m (106 lb in) |
| 2 | Nut, Hood Primary and Secondary Latch (Qty: 3) Tighten: 12 N.m (106 lb in) |
| 3 | Latch Assembly, Hood Primary and Secondary Tip: Remove the hood latch release cable from the latch assembly before removal. |
| 4 | Bolt, Hood Primary Latch (Qty: 4) Tighten: 25 N.m (18 lb ft) |
| 5 | Bracket, Hood Primary Latch |
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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.