Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: 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
Remove the windshield washer nozzle hose. Refer to Windshield Washer Nozzle Hose Replacement.
- Hood Hinge Reinforcement Nut (Qty: 4)
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Tighten 26 N·m (19 lb ft)
- Hood
Procedure
- Transfer components as necessary.
- Adjust hood as needed. Refer to Hood Adjustment.
Front Fender Insulator Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the front wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement.
- Front Fender Insulator Retainer
- Front Fender Insulator
Hood Insulator Replacement
- Hood Insulator Retainer (Qty: 9)
- Hood Insulator
Hood Adjustment
Hood
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Procedure
Loosen the hood hinge reinforcement nuts (Qty: 4).
Adjust the hood in order to obtain an even gap on both sides be ...
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 Reinfor ...
Other materials:
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning in the
Preface section.
Warning: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning in the Preface section.
Disable the SIR System. Refer to SIR Disabling
and Enabling.
Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to ...
Basecoat/Clearcoat Paint Systems
Warning: Exposure to isocyanates during paint preparation and
application processes can cause severe breathing problems. Read and
follow all of the instructions from the manufacturers of painting materials,
equipment, and protective gear.
All paint finish repairs of rigid exterior surfaces mus ...
Installation Procedure
Align the rocker inner panel.
Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for spot welding.
Apply structural adhesive to all attaching surfaces.
Position the rocker inner panel on the
vehicle.
Verify the fit of the quarter outer panel
Clamp the rocker inner panel into posi ...
