GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2003 🢒 Astro - 2WD 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Body Front End 🢒 Hood Primary Latch Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the hood release cable from the latch with the following procedure:
    2. 1.1. Place a screwdriver into the cable clip.
    1.2. Pry the cable clip open in order to remove the cable.
    1.3. Pry the cable housing from the latch.
  2. Remove the primary latch support bolts to the radiator.
  3. Remove the primary latch with the bracket from the vehicle.

    4. Object Number: 321601 Size: SH
  4. Remove the bracket from the latch.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 321601 Size: SH
  1. Install the bracket to the latch.

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

  2. Install the primary latch to the bracket bolts.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  3. Install the primary latch and bracket to the vehicle.

    4. Important: In the next step, do not tighten the bolts.

  4. Install the primary latch support bolts to the radiator.
  5. Adjust the latch right and left until the latch lines up with the striker pins in the hood.
  6. Raise the hood and tighten the latch to the radiator support bolts.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  7. Use a suitable tool in order to crimp the cable clip and retain the hood release cable to the latch.
  8. Verify that the hood is operating correctly.