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6-9 Hood Release
To open the hood, first pull
the handle inside the vehicle
located under and to the left
of the steering wheel.
Then go to the front of the vehicle and pull up on the
secondary hood release located just to the passenger's
side near the center of the grill.
Lift the hood.
Before closing the hood, be sure all filler caps are on
properly. Pull down the hood and close it firmly.
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6-10 Engine Compartment Overview
VORTEC 4800, 5300 and 6000 V8 Engines
When you open the hood on the VORTEC 5300 V8 engine (VORTEC 4800 and 6000 V8 engines similar), you'll see
the following:
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6-12
When you open the hood on the VORTEC 8100 V8 engine you'll see the following:
A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
B. Coolant Surge Tank
C. Air Filter Restriction Indicator
D. Engine Oil Dipstick
E. Automatic Transmission Dipstick
F. Engine Oil FillG. Fan
H. Remote Negative (
-)
Terminal (GND)
I. Remote Positive (+) Terminal
J. Power Steering Fluid ReservoirK. Brake Fluid Reservoir
L. Underhood Electrical Center
M. Battery
N. Windshield Washer
Fluid Reservoir