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:
Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Sensor Replacement
Warning: Refer to SIR Warning in the Preface section.
Warning: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Warning in the
Preface section.
Warning: Following the deployment of a side impact air bag, inspect the
following parts for damage. Replace these parts if
necessary:
Th ...
Radio Reception
Frequency interference and static can occur during normal radio reception if
items such as phone chargers, vehicle convenience accessories, and external electronic
devices are plugged into the accessory power outlet. If there is interference or
static, unplug the item from the accessory power ...
Safety Belts
This section of the manual describes how to use safety belts properly. It also
describes some things not to do with safety belts.
WARNING
Do not let anyone ride where a safety belt cannot be worn properly. In a crash,
if you or your passenger(s) are not wearing safety belts, injuries can be mu ...
