2005 Pontiac Vibe 2005 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Body Front End - Vibe
2005 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Body Front End - Vibe
SPECIFICATIONS FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Fastener Tightening Specs Application Center Hood Latch Support Bolts Engine Splash Shield Bolts Front Fender Bolts and Nuts Front Wheelhouse Panel Liner Bolts Hood Hinge Mounting Bolts Hood Mounting Bolts Hood Secondary Catch and Primary Latch Bolts
Specification Metric English 8 N.m 70 lb in 10 N.m 89 lb in 20 N.m 15 lb ft 10 N.m 89 lb in 20 N.m 15 lb ft 13 N.m 9 lb ft 15 N.m 11 lb ft
REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS HOOD ADJUSTMENT
Fore-aft adjustment may be made by moving the hood within the elongated hinge holes. Vertical adjustment at the front may be made by adjusting the hood bumpers up or down. Fore-Aft Adjustment
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Fig. 1: Loosening/Tightening Mounting Bolts Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 1. Raise the hood. 2. Support the hood. 3. Loosen the hood (1) mounting bolts. NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
4. Adjust the hood to the front fender clearance gap to between 2.5-5.5 mm (0.10-0.22 in) on each side of the hood. Tighten the hood mounting bolts. Tighten: Tighten the hood mounting bolts to 13 N.m (9 lb ft). 5. Remove the hood support. 6. Lower the hood. MY Monday, April 06, 2009 9:17:56 PM
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Vertical Adjustment
1. Raise the hood. 2. Rotate the hood bumpers (1).
Fig. 2: Rotating Hood Bumpers Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 3. Adjust the height of the hood bumpers (1) until hood front clearances are flush at a measurement of within -1.5 to +1.5 mm (-0.06 to +0.06). 4. Lower the hood. HOOD BUMPER REPLACEMENT
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Removal Procedure
Fig. 3: Rotating Hood Bumpers Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 1. Raise and suitably support the hood. 2. Remove the hood front bumper (1) from the vehicle by unscrewing. Installation Procedure
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Fig. 4: Rotating Hood Bumpers Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 1. Install the hood front bumper (1). Turn the bumper all the way down. 2. Perform the vertical hood adjustment. Refer to Hood Adjustment . 3. Lower the hood. HOOD REPLACEMENT Removal Procedure
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Fig. 5: Loosening/Tightening Mounting Bolts Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 1. Raise and suitably support the hood. 2. Install protective covers over the front fenders (2) to prevent paint damage.
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Fig. 6: Hood Components Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 3. Remove the 2 plastic retainers (3) at the rear of the hood insulator (1). 4. Fold back the hood insulator (1) in order to access the nozzles and supply hose.
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Fig. 7: Windshield Washer Nozzles and Supply Hose Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 5. Remove the windshield washer nozzles (2) and supply hose (1) from the hood (3).
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Fig. 8: Loosening/Tightening Mounting Bolts Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 6. Mark the position of the hood hinges on the hood to ease assembly. 7. Remove the 2 mounting bolts which secure the hood (1) to each of the hood hinges (3). 8. Remove the hood with the aid of a helper. Installation Procedure
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Fig. 9: Loosening/Tightening Mounting Bolts Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. IMPORTANT: Before installing the hood, be sure to apply anti-corrosion treatment to the hood and hood hinge mating surfaces. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair in Paint/Coatings. 1. Install the hood (1) with the aid of a helper to the hood hinges (3), aligning the mating marks. Secure the hood with 2 mounting bolts at each hinge. Do not tighten fully.
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Fig. 10: Windshield Washer Nozzles and Supply Hose Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 2. Install the windshield washer nozzles (2) and supply hose (1) to the hood (3).
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Fig. 11: Hood Components Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 3. Reposition the hood insulator (1) and secure with the 2 plastic retainers (3).
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Fig. 12: Loosening/Tightening Mounting Bolts Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 4. Remove the protective covers from the front fenders (2). 5. Adjust the hood if necessary. Refer to Hood Adjustment . HOOD HINGE REPLACEMENT Removal Procedure
1. 2. 3. 4.
Remove the hood. Refer to Hood Replacement . Remove the air inlet grille panel. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement . Remove the left front fender, if necessary. Refer to Fender Replacement - Front - Left . Remove the right front fender, if necessary. Refer to Fender Replacement - Front Right .
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Fig. 13: Removing/Installing Hood Hinge Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 5. Mark the position of the hood hinges to ease assembly. 6. Remove the hinge bolts from the hood. 7. Remove the hood hinge (1). Installation Procedure
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