To open the hood:
1. Pull up on the hood release handle. It is located inside the vehicle to the left of the steering column.
2. Go to the front of the vehicle and push the secondary hood release handle toward the driver side of the vehicle.
3. Lift the hood and release the hood prop from its retainer, located above the radiator.
Securely place the hood prop into the slot on the underside of the hood.
To close the hood:
1. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly.
Then, lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop.
Remove the hood prop from the slot on the underside of the hood and return the prop to its retainer. The prop rod must click into place when returning it to the retainer to prevent hood damage.
2. Lower the hood 30 cm (12 in) above the vehicle and release it so it fully latches. Check to make sure the hood is closed and repeat the process if necessary.
Brakes
This vehicle has front disc brakes and could have rear drum brakes or rear disc
brakes.
Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning
sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed.
The sound can come and go or be heard all the time the vehicle is m ...
Installation Procedure
Cut the body lock pillar outer panel in corresponding locations to fit
the remaining original panel. The sectioning joint should be
trimmed to allow a gap of one-and-one-half-times the metal thickness at the
sectioning joint.
Create a 50 mm (2 in) backing plate from the unused porti ...
Service Publications Ordering Information
Service Manuals
Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on the engines, transmission,
axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc.
Service Bulletins
Service Bulletins give additional technical service information needed to knowledgeably
service General Motors c ...