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:
Winter Tires
This vehicle was not, originally, equipped with winter tires. Winter tires are
designed for increased traction on snow and ice-covered roads. Consider installing
winter tires on the vehicle if frequent driving on snow or ice-covered roads is
expected. See your dealer for details regarding wint ...
Inflatable Restraint Passenger Presence Detection System - If Equipped
Note: The passenger presence detection system includes an ECU and a
sensor mat that can be serviced separately. After repairing or
replacing any part of the passenger presence detection system, the system must
be rezeroed in order to function properly.
The passenger presence detection system i ...
Ignition Positions (Keyless Access)
The vehicle has an electronic keyless ignition with pushbutton start.
Pressing the button cycles it through three modes, ACC/ACCESSORY, ON/RUN/START,
and Stopping the Engine/OFF.
The transmitter must be in the vehicle for the system to operate.
If the pushbutton start is not working, the vehi ...
