6-9 Hood Release
To open the hood, do the following:
1. Pull the handle
located inside the
vehicle below the
instrument panel on
the driver's side.
2. Go to the front of the vehicle and pull up on the hood
release located at the center of your hood.
3. Lift the hood.
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USAGEFLUID/LUBRICANT
Key
Lock CylindersMulti-Purpose Lubricant,
Superlube (GM Part
No. 12346241 or equivalent).
Clutch Linkage
Pivot PointsEngine oil.
Floor
Shift LinkageLubriplate Lubricant Aerosol
(GM Part No. 12346293 or
equivalent) or lubricant meeting
requirements of NLGI # 2
Category LB or GC
-LB.
Chassis
LubricationChassis Lubricant (GM Part
No. 12377985 or equivalent)
or lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI # 2, Category LB
or GC
-LB.
Rear Axle
(Standard
Differential)SAE 75W-90 Synthetic
Axle Lubricant (GM Part
No. 12378261) or
equivalent meeting
GM Specification 9986115.
USAGEFLUID/LUBRICANT
Rear Axle
(Limited
-Slip
Differential)
SAE 75W-90 Synthetic
Axle Lubricant (GM
Part No. 12378261) or
equivalent meeting GM
Specification 9986115. With a
complete drain and refill add
4 ounces (118 ml) of Limited
-Slip
Axle Lubricant Additive (GM Part
No. 1052358 or equivalent)
where required. See ªRear Axleº
in the Index.
Hood Latch
Assembly,
Secondary Latch,
Pivots, Spring
Anchor and
Release PawlLubriplate Lubricant Aerosol
(GM Part No. 12346293 or
equivalent) or lubricant meeting
requirements of NLGI # 2,
Category LB or GC
-LB.
Hood and
Door HingesMulti-Purpose Lubricant,
Superlube (GM Part
No. 12346241 or equivalent).
Weatherstrip
ConditioningDielectric Silicone Grease (GM
Part No. 12345579 or equivalent).
