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Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2008 🢒 Joy 🢒 Preface 🢒 Cautions and Notices 🢒 Hood Replacement

Removal Procedure

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


    Object Number: 1224772 Size: SH

    Important: Install the protective coverings over the fenders and the windshield in order to prevent damage to the paint, the glass, and the moldings when you are removing and installing the hood.

  1. Raise and support the hood.
  2. Remove the hood bolts (1).
  3. Remove the hood (2).

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1224773 Size: SH
  1. Install the hood with the bolts.

    2. Tighten
    Tighten the hood hinge to hood bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  2. Inspect the hood for proper alignment.