Active Hood Hinge Actuator Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Cadillac CTS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Active Hood Hinge Actuator Replacement

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Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedure: Disable the SIR system. Refer to Pedestrian Impact Detection System Disabling and Enabling .
1	Active Hood Hinge Actuator Bolt NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice . Tighten: 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
2	Active Hood Hinge Actuator Procedure Disconnect any electrical connectors. If deployed, replace the following parts: Left and right actuator Left and right hinge - hood side Left and right hinge - body side Hood Inspection hood latch and subsequent replacement if functionality or appearance is compromised

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedure:
Disable the SIR system. Refer to Pedestrian Impact Detection System Disabling and Enabling .

Active Hood Hinge Actuator Bolt

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

Tighten: 22 N.m (16 lb ft)

Active Hood Hinge Actuator

Procedure

Disconnect any electrical connectors.
If deployed, replace the following parts:
- Left and right actuator
- Left and right hinge - hood side
- Left and right hinge - body side
- Hood
- Inspection hood latch and subsequent replacement if functionality or appearance is compromised