Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual

Hood Replacement

6steps
~36min
2/5difficulty
010203040502619N·mlb·ft
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Chevrolet Cruze. 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.

  1. Hood Hinge Reinforcement Nut (Qty: 4) Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Tighten 26 N·m
  • Hood
  • Procedure

    1. Transfer components as necessary.
    2. Adjust hood as needed. Refer to Hood Adjustment.

    Front Fender Insulator Replacement

    Chevrolet Cruze. Front Fender Insulator Replacement

    Preliminary Procedure

    Remove the front wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement.

    1. Front Fender Insulator Retainer
    2. Front Fender Insulator

    Hood Insulator Replacement

    Chevrolet Cruze. Hood Insulator Replacement
    1. Hood Insulator Retainer (Qty: 9)
    2. Hood Insulator

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