Buick 15757371 Latch,Hood Primary

You can Select Your Vehicle to check if 15757371 fits your vehicle.

The primary and secondary hood latch assemblies are attached to the radiator support, featuring elongated screw holes for alignment. The primary latch assembly can be removed by disconnecting the hood release cable and unscrewing it from the radiator support, with a recommendation to mark the screw positions for easier alignment during reinstallation. For the secondary latch assembly, the grille must be removed first, followed by the removal of the screws securing the latch to the radiator support, again advising to mark the screw positions beforehand. To install either assembly, the removal steps should be reversed, ensuring that the mounting screws align with their original positions and are torqued to specifications. Additionally, both assemblies should be lubricated periodically.

To remove the latch, scribe a line around it for alignment purposes. Then, remove the retaining bolts that secure the hood latch to the radiator support. To remove the cable, detach it from the latch assembly and unclip all remaining cable retaining clips. In some models, removing the inner fender splash panel may be necessary to access and detach the cable from the clips. Pull the cable and grommet rearward into the passenger compartment until the wire or string is visible. Attach the wire or string to the new cable, ensuring that the new cable has a grommet attached. Pull the wire or string back through the firewall until the new cable reaches the latch assembly. Reinstall the new cable into the hood release lever in the passenger compartment, using pliers if necessary to crimp the retaining clip. The remaining installation steps are the reverse of the removal process.

Whenever releasing the latch and loosening the bolts, take a sharp pair of scissors or a felt tip pen to draw around the latch and also where the latch lays on the car to help in reinstalling the hood latch. Using a screwdriver pry the cable housing off the latch mechanism and pull the cable end away, and there are two socket head bolts that secure the latch mechanism to the radiator support. To install it, do all the things but in reverse order, be sure to properly place the cable's end into the clip and fit the scribe marks in the latches before properly fastening the head mounting bolts. To uninstall the cable you get a flat head screw driver and simply pry on the cable housing to let go of the latch then you unplug the end of it and the follow the cable to the grommet in the firewall and pry it out. Carefully tie a piece of string or wire that will fit the installation to the end of the cable. To liberate the handle on 1995 and earlier models, identify the handle locking tabs on the back of the driver side knee bolster, push the tabs and remove the handle assembly with a gradual pulling of the cable through the knee bolster and the firewall/inner fender without releasing the guide string or wire. On the 1996 and subsequent year models, the driver's side knee bolster and the left cowl side vent cover must be taken off and then there are two bolts that hold the cable handle to the body panel, the cable should be pulled through the firewall without disconnecting the guide string or wire. To install the cable, fix the guide string or wire to the end, thread the string or wire to the right position and fit the end to the latch mechanism; the grommet must be properly fitted into the firewall and sealant applied if required. For 1995 and pre-type models stand on the handle into knee bolster until it secures, for 1996 post-type models the handle assembly is attached to the body panel then the kick panel and lastly driver side knee bolster is refitted.

To remove the hood release cable, start by detaching the clips and removing the plastic air deflector cover. Remove the radiator grille and detach the cable. Remove the latch assembly by taking out the mounting bolts. Attach a piece of string or thin wire to the end of the cable and unclip all cable retaining clips. To reinstall, insert the came into the engine compartment, connect the cable, and fasten it.

To remove the hood release cable, start by detaching the clips and removing the plastic air deflector cover. Remove the radiator grille and detach the cable. Remove the latch assembly by taking out the mounting bolts. Attach a piece of string or thin wire to the end of the cable and unclip all cable retaining clips. To reinstall, insert the came into the engine compartment, connect the cable, and fasten it.

The primary and secondary hood latch assemblies are attached to the radiator support, featuring elongated screw holes for alignment. The primary latch assembly can be removed by disconnecting the hood release cable and unscrewing it from the radiator support, with a recommendation to mark the screw positions for easier alignment during reinstallation. For the secondary latch assembly, the grille must be removed first, followed by the removal of the screws securing the latch to the radiator support, again advising to mark the screw positions beforehand. To install either assembly, the removal steps should be reversed, ensuring that the mounting screws align with their original positions and are torqued to specifications. Additionally, both assemblies should be lubricated periodically.

To ensure right alignment for the catch and lock, place the hood upside-down and trace a line around the lock plate on the hood component then trace the catch plate mechanism on the support brace. To do this remove the screws that are used to hold the catch to the radiator support, center support and tie bar and then pull off the catch plate assembly. Thirdly, unscrew the screws holding the lock plate at the inner part of the hood. As with all screws, during reinstallation, ensure that the identifying scribe marks on both the catch plate and the lock plate are lined up well before you tighten the attaching screws.

To remove the hood release cable, start by detaching the clips and removing the plastic air deflector cover. Remove the radiator grille and detach the cable. Remove the latch assembly by taking out the mounting bolts. Attach a piece of string or thin wire to the end of the cable and unclip all cable retaining clips. To reinstall, insert the came into the engine compartment, connect the cable, and fasten it.

The primary and secondary hood latch assemblies are attached to the radiator support, featuring elongated screw holes for alignment. The primary latch assembly can be removed by disconnecting the hood release cable and unscrewing it from the radiator support, with a recommendation to mark the screw positions for easier alignment during reinstallation. For the secondary latch assembly, the grille must be removed first, followed by the removal of the screws securing the latch to the radiator support, again advising to mark the screw positions beforehand. To install either assembly, the removal steps should be reversed, ensuring that the mounting screws align with their original positions and are torqued to specifications. Additionally, both assemblies should be lubricated periodically.

Every 3000 miles or three months, lubricate the door, hood, and rear hatch hinges and locks with a few drops of oil. Additionally, apply a thin coat of grease to the door and rear hatch striker plates to reduce wear and ensure free movement.

Start by detaching the clips and removing the plastic air deflector cover.