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:
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
Position the front end upper tie bar (1) on the vehicle.
Verify the fit of the front end upper tie bar.
Clamp the front end upper tie bar into position.
Weld seam accordingly.
Weld seam accordingly.
Grind down weld seams as needed for related panels and components.
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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 ...
