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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2000 🢒 Astro - 4WD 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Body Front End 🢒 Hood Hold-Open Rod Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution:  When a hood hold open device is being removed or installed, provide alternate support to avoid the possibility of damage to the vehicle or personal injury.

  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.