Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
- Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement.
- Remove the radiator grille support reinforcement. Refer to Radiator Grille Reinforcement Support Replacement.
- Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Retainer Bolt (Qty: 2)
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Tighten 20 N·m (15 lb ft).
- Hood Primary and Secondary Latch
Procedure
- To release the hood primary and secondary latch unhook the hood primary latch release cable.
- Disconnect electrical connectors as needed.
Hood Replacement
Warning: 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.
Preliminary Procedure
Remo ...
Rear Compartment Lid Adjustment
Rear Compartment Lid
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Procedure
Loosen the rear compartment lid hinge bolt (Qty: 4) to
adjust the rear compartment li ...
Other materials:
Cooling System
The cooling system allows the engine to maintain the correct working temperature.
1.4L L4 Engine Shown, 1.8L L4 Engine Similar
1. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View)
2. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap
WARNING
An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the eng ...
Information Displays
Driver Information Center (DIC)
The DIC displays information about your vehicle. It also displays warning messages
if a system problem is detected.
DIC Operation and Displays
The DIC has different displays which can be accessed by using the DIC buttons
on the turn signal lever.
The DIC displ ...
Loss of Control
Skidding
There are three types of skids that correspond to the vehicle's three control
systems:
• Braking Skid — wheels are not rolling.
• Steering or Cornering Skid — too much speed or steering in a curve causes tires
to slip and lose cornering force.
• Acceleration Skid — too much thro ...
