Installation Procedure

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWDSECTION Installation Procedure
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  1. Install the hood latch support to the vehicle.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  2. 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
    G01755660Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the nut to the hood latch support at the lower tie bar. Tighten the nut to 10 N.m (18 lb in).
  4. Fig 2: Identifying Hood Latch Support-To-Lower Tie Bar Nut
    G01755661Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the front bumper fascia bracket to the hood latch support. Refer to FASCIA BRACKET REPLACEMENT - FRONT BUMPER .
  6. Install the hood latch to the hood latch support bracket. Refer to Hood Latch Replacement .
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