Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Hood Replacement

Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual / Body repair / Bolted Exterior Body Panels and Closures / Hood Replacement

Warning: When a hood hold open device is being removed or installed,

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

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:

Backup Lamp Replacement
Preliminary Procedures Remove the rear compartment sill trim plate. Refer to Rear Compartment Sill Trim Plate Replacement. Disconnect the electrical harness connector from the backup lamp socket. Back Up Lamp Nut (Qty: 4) Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface ...

Luggage Compartment Description and Operation
Rear Compartment Lid Release System Components Body control module (BCM) Exterior rear compartment lid release switch Rear compartment lid release actuator Rear compartment lid release relay Rear Compartment Lid Release Operation When the exterior rear compartment lid release switch is ...

Passenger Seat Frame Replacement
Removal Procedure Remove front seat cushion cover (1) and pad (2) from frame (3). Refer to Front Seat Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement Remove the wire harness (1), if equipped. Remove front seat back cushion cover (1) and pad (2) from frame (3). Refer to Driv ...