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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2007 🢒 Vivant 🢒 Body Repair 🢒 Bolted Exterior Body Panels and Closures 🢒 Hood Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1282095 Size: SH

    Important: Install protective covering 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. Mark the position of the hinge to the hood to facilitate alignment during installation.
  3. Remove the bolts that retain the hood to both hinges.
  4. With the aid of another technician, remove the hood from the hinges.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1282095 Size: SH
  1. With the aid of another technician, install the hood to the hinges.

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

  2. Install the bolts that retain the hood to both hinges.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 27 N·m (20 lb ft).