GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2005 🢒 Chevy C Cab/Chassis HD (GMT 400) 🢒 Body 🢒 Body Front End 🢒 Hood Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Hood Hold-Open Device Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 277513 Size: MH
  1. Raise the hood.
  2. Support the hood at the front and the rear.
  3. Place protective coverings over the cowl and the fenders.
  4. Remove the bolt (5) holding the hinge to the link assembly (6).
  5. Lower the hood and support the hood.
  6. Remove the outboard components of the cowl vent grille.
  7. Remove the pivot bolt (7).
  8. Remove the hood from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 277513 Size: MH
  1. Install the hood to the vehicle.

    2. 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 pivot bolts.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the pivot bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  3. Install the outboard section of the cowl vent grille.
  4. Raise the hood.
  5. Install the bolts (5,8) holding the hinge to the link assembly.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  6. Lower the hood.