Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: 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 between the hood and the fenders, the headlamps and the front bumper fascia and so that the hood is flush with both fenders on the front edge, the front bumper fascia and the headlamps.
Adjustment
- Hood to front fender (a) 3.0 mm ± 0.75 mm (0.12 in ± 0.03 in)
- Hood to headlamp (b) 3.0 mm ± 1.0 mm (0.12 in ± 0.04 in)
- Hood to headlamp (c) 4.5 mm ± 1.5 mm (0.18 in ± 0.06 in)
- Hood to front bumper fascia (d) 4.0 mm ± 1.0 mm (0.16 in ± 0.04 in)
Tighten 26 N·m (20 lb ft)
Rear Side Door Upper Hinge and Lower Hinge Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the rear side door. Refer to Rear Side Door Replacement.
Rear Side Door Hinge Bolt (Qty: 4)
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Tight ...
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 ...
Other materials:
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
Prepare all mating surfaces as necessary
Align the body lock pillar outer panel reinforcement.
Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding along the edges of the body lock
pillar outer panel reinforcement as noted from the original
panel.
Clean and prepare the attaching surfac ...
Shock Absorber Disposal
Warning: Use the proper eye protection when drilling to prevent
metal chips from causing physical injury.
Clamp the strut in a vise horizontally with the rod ( 1) completely
extended.
Drill a hole in the strut at the center of the end cap (3) using a 5 mm
(3/16 in) drill bit. Gas o ...
