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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2003 🢒 Astro - 2WD 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Body Front End 🢒 Hood Hold-Open Rod Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Hood Hold-Open Device Caution in the Preface section.

  1. Raise and suitably support the hood without using the support rod.
  2. Remove the support rod-to-radiator support bolt.

    3. Object Number: 321602 Size: SH
  3. Remove the support rod from the vehicle.
  4. Use a suitable tool to carefully pry the support rod retainer from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure
  1. Push the support rod retainer into place.

    2. Object Number: 321602 Size: SH
  2. Insert the retainer tab into the slot in order to install the support rod to the vehicle.

    3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the support rod-to-radiator support bolt.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the support rod to radiator support bolts to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).

  4. Lower the hood.