Chevrolet Cobalt Service & Repair Manual: Hood Hinge
Removal
When a hood hold open device
is being removed or installed, provide alternate support to avoid possibility
of damage to vehicle or personal injury. |
2. |
Place a suitable support between hood
and air inlet grille panel. |
3. |
Mark position of hood hinge using a
grease pencil,. |
4. |
Remove front fender as outlined in
Front Fender. |
5. |
Remove hinge bolts and hinge, Fig.
1. |
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Installation
1. |
Position hood hinge to alignment marks
on vehicle, Fig. 1. |
2. |
Install hood hinge to body bolts.
Torque to 89 inch lbs. |
3. |
Install front fender as outlined in
Front Fender. |
4. |
Remove hood to air inlet grille panel
support. |
6. |
Inspect hood alignment, and align hood
as outlined in Hood. |
7. |
Torque hinge to hood bolts to
89 inch lbs. |
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Fig. 1 Hood hinge bolts
Removal
1.
Open and support hood.
2.
Install a protective covering over
fenders.
3.
Remove hood insulator, ...
Removal
1.
Open hood.
2.
Mark hood latch location to support
bracket with a grease pencil.
3.
Remove hood l ...
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Chevrolet Cobalt Owners Manual. Driving for Better Fuel Economy
Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Here are some
driving tips to get the best fuel economy possible.
- Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly.
- Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops.
- Avoid idling the engine for long periods of time.
- When road and weather conditions are
appropriat ...