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:

Installation Procedure
Cut the quarter outer panel in corresponding locations to fit the remaining original panel. The sectioning joint should be trimmed to allow a gap of one-and-one-half-times the metal thickness at the sectioning joint. Create a 50 mm (2 in) backing plate from the unused portion ...

Infotainment
Read the following pages to become familiar with the audio system's features. WARNING Taking your eyes off the road for extended periods could cause a crash resulting in injury or death to you or others. Do not give extended attention to infotainment tasks while driving. This system provi ...

Wipers and Washers
Specifications Wiper/Washer Schematics Windshield Wiper and Washer Switch Replacement Preliminary Procedure Remove the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Lower Trim Cover Replacement. Windshield Wiper and Washer Switch Procedure Disconnect any elect ...