GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2009 🢒 HHR 🢒 Service and Appearance Care 🢒 Checking Things Under the Hood 🢒 Hood Release

To open the hood, do the following.


  1. Object Number: 1464709 Size: A2

    Pull the interior hood release lever with this symbol on it. It is located to the left of the instrument panel on the driver's side of the vehicle.


  2. Object Number: 1616848 Size: A2

    Then go to the front of the vehicle and push the secondary hood release lever to the left. It is located under the front center of the grille.

  3. After you have partially lifted the hood, gas struts will automatically take over to lift and hold the hood in the fully open position.

    4. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly. Lower the hood until the lifting force of the struts is reduced, then release the hood to latch fully. Check to make sure the hood is closed and repeat the process if necessary.