Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Hood Adjustment

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Hood

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

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Hood Replacement

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Other materials:

Installation Procedure
Position the lower control arm (1) in the cradle. Install and hand tighten the NEW rear lower control arm bushing nuts and bolts (1). Install and hand tighten the NEW front lower control arm nut and bolt (1). Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface secti ...

Transmission
Driver Shift Control (DSC) allows the automatic transmission to be shifted similar to a manual transmission. Electronic Range Select (ERS) allows for the selection of a range of gears. Up-Shift Light If the vehicle has a manual transmission, it will have an up-shift light that indicates whe ...

Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips
Driving with a Trailer When towing a trailer: • Become familiar with the state and local laws that apply specifically to trailer towing. • Do not tow a trailer during the first 800 km (500 mi), to prevent damage to the engine, axle or other parts. • Then, during the first 800 km (500 mi) tra ...