GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2003 🢒 Blazer - 4WD - RHD 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Body Front End 🢒 Hood Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Open and support the hood.
  2. Install protective coverings over the fenders.
  3. Remove the right and the left air inlet grille panels. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement .
  4. Remove the wire from the under hood lamp, if equipped.
  5. Remove the windshield washer nozzles. Refer to Washer Nozzle Replacement in Wipers/Washer Systems.

    6. Object Number: 302986 Size: SH
  6. Remove the hood hinge from the attaching bolts and the nuts.
  7. Remove the hood from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure
  1. Install the hood to the vehicle.

    2. Object Number: 302986 Size: SH

    Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  2. Install the hood hinge attaching bolts and the nuts.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the hood hinge attaching bolts and the nuts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  3. Install the windshield washer nozzles. Refer to Washer Nozzle Replacement in Wipers/Washer Systems.
  4. Install the wire to the under hood lamp, if equipped.
  5. Install the right and the left air inlet grille panels. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement .
  6. Close the hood.