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Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2006 🢒 Equinox 🢒 Body 🢒 Body Front End 🢒 Hood Replacement

Hood Replacement Equinox

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 929291 Size: SH

    Notice: When removing body panels, apply tape to corners of panel and adjacent surfaces to help prevent paint damage.

  1. Open and support the hood.
  2. Install a protective covering over the fenders.
  3. Remove the hood insulator, if equipped. Refer to Hood Insulator Replacement .
  4. Mark the upper hood hinge location to the hood with a grease pencil.
  5. With an assistant, remove the hood hinge to hood bolts.
  6. With an assistant, remove the hood.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 929291 Size: SH
  1. With an assistant, position the hood to the hinges.
  2. Align the hood hinges to the alignment marks on the hood.

    3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the bolts that secure the hinge to the hood.

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

  4. Install the hood insulator, if equipped. Refer to Hood Insulator Replacement .
  5. Adjust the hood. Refer to Hood Adjustment .
  6. Remove the protective covering from the fenders.
  7. Remove the support and close the hood.

Hood Replacement Torrent


Object Number: 1663946 Size: MF

Callout

Component Name

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

Fastener Tightening Specifications: Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .

1

Hood Strut Assembly

Tip
Disconnect the hood strut from the hood.

2

Hood Hinge Hood Side Bolt (Qty: 4)

Tighten
25 N·m (18 lb ft)

3

Hood Assembly

Caution:  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.

Tip
Mark the location of the hinge to the hood with a grease pencil to aid in alignment.