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:

Map Data Updates
The map data in the vehicle is the most up-to-date information available when the vehicle was produced. The map data is updated periodically, provided that the map information has changed. For questions about the operation of the navigation system or the update process, contact the GM Nav Dis ...

Ultrasonic Parking Assist
The Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system assists the driver with parking and avoiding objects while in R (Reverse). URPA operates at speeds less than 8 km/h (5 mph). The sensors on the rear bumper detect objects up to 2.5m (8 ft) behind the vehicle, and at least 20 cm (8 in) off the gr ...

Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation
Door Ajar Indicator System Components The door ajar indicator system consists of the following components: Body control module (BCM) Instrument cluster Driver information center Driver door latch Passenger door latch Left rear door latch Right rear door latch Liftgate door latch ...