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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CHEVY EXPRESS G3500, VAN PASSENGER EXTENDED, 6.5 FREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 721 (BODY FRONT END)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSHOOD HINGE REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION 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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    Fig 1: Hinge To Hood Bolts
    GM71267Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Align the hinge within the scribed marks on the hood.
    2. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  2. Install the bolts attaching the hinge to the hood.

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

    3. Fig 2: Hinge To Frame Rail Nuts
    GM71266Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Align the hinge base within the marked areas on the side rail.
  4. Install the nuts attaching the hinge to the side rail.

    Tighten:  Tighten the hinge to the frame rail nuts to 25 N.m (18 lb in).

    5. Fig 3: Struts At Upper Ball Studs
    GM171174Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the struts.
  6. Remove the support and carefully lower the hood.
  7. Adjust the hood fit as necessary.
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