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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CHEVY EXPRESS G3500, VAN PASSENGER EXTENDED, 6.5 FREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 677 (BODY FRONT END)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSASSIST ROD REPLACEMENT - HOODINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger Extended, 6.5 F

Installation Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger Extended, 6.5 FSECTION Installation Procedure
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  1. Install the upper end of the assist rods on to the ball joint on the hood.
    Fig 1: Installing Upper End Of Assist Rods On To Ball Joint On Hood
    G01503981Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the lower end of the assist rods on to the ball joint on the lower hood hinge
  3. Remove the support from the hood.
  4. Close the hood.
    Fig 2: Installing Lower End Of Assist Rods On To Ball Joint On Lower Hood Hinge
    G01503982Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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