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:
Installation Procedure
Remove the front wheelhouse rear panel brace (1) from service panel.
Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding instead of the adhesive noted from
the front area of the original panel.
Note: Double the number of drills at the flange where front
wheelhouse panel and front comp ...
Engine Heater
The engine heater, if available, can help in cold weather conditions at or below
−18°C (0°F) for easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Plug
in the heater at least four hours before starting the vehicle. An internal thermostat
in the plug end of the cord will prev ...
Installation Procedure
Align the body side outer panel reinforcement.
Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.
Position the body side outer panel
reinforcement on the vehicle.
Verify the fit of the body side outer panel reinforcement.
Clamp the body side outer panel reinforcement ...
