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9R – 4IBODY FRONT END
DAEWOO V–121 BL4
Installation Procedure
Notice : Dissimilar metals in direct contact with each other
may corrode rapidly. Make sure to use the correct fasten-
ers to prevent premature corrosion.
1. Install the hinge with the bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the hinge bolts to 27 NSm (20 lb–ft).
2. Install the hood. Refer to ”Hood” in this section.
HOOD PROP ROD
Removal Procedure
1. Support the hood in the open position.
2. Remove the hood prop rod by gently prying the
base from the radiator support.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the hood prop rod by snapping the base back
into the radiator support.
HOOD SECONDARY LATCH
(Left–Hand Drive Shown, Right–Hand Drive
Similar)
Removal Procedure
1. Open the hood.
2. Mark the position of the hood latch on the radiator
support to facilitate alignment during installation.
3. Remove the bolts and the hood latch.
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BODY FRONT END 9R – 5
DAEWOO V–121 BL4
Installation Procedure
Notice : Dissimilar metals in direct contact with each other
may corrode rapidly. Make sure to use the correct fasten-
ers to prevent premature corrosion.
1. Position the hood latch in the location marked dur-
ing removal.
2. Install the hood latch with the bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the hood latch bolts to 8 NSm (71 lb–in).
HOOD LATCH RELEASE CABLE
(Left–Hand Drive Shown, Right–Hand Drive
Similar)
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the screws and the hood release handle
from the instrument panel.
2. Open the hood.
3. Remove the bolts and the hood latch release.
4. Remove the cable from the hood latch release as-
sembly.
5. Remove the cable from the engine compartment.
Installation Procedure
Notice : Dissimilar metals in direct contact with each other
may corrode rapidly. Make sure to use the correct fasten-
ers to prevent premature corrosion.
1. Install the radiator grille with the screws.
2. Install the cable into the hood latch release handle.
3. Install the hood release handle on the instrument
panel with the screws.
Tighten
Tighten the hood release handle screws to 4 NSm (35
lb–in).
4. Install the cable to the hood latch release assembly.
5. Install the hood latch release assembly with the
bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the hood latch bolts to 8 NSm (71 lb–in).
NOTCHBACK RADIATOR GRILLE
Removal Procedure
1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the screws and clips at lower area of the
radiator grille.
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9R – 6IBODY FRONT END
DAEWOO V–121 BL4
Installation Procedure
1. Install the radiator grille with the screws and clips.
HATCHBACK RADIATOR GRILLE
Removal Procedure
1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the screws.
3. Pree the clips with the screw driver.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the radiator grille with the screws.
FRONT WHEEL WELL SPLASH
SHIELD
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
2. Remove the front wheel. Refer to Section 2E, Tires
and Wheels.
3. Remove the front mud guard. Refer to Section 9M,
Exterior Trim.
4. Remove the screws and the front wheel well splash
shield.
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BODY FRONT END 9R – 7
DAEWOO V–121 BL4
Installation Procedure
1. Install the screws and the front wheel well splash
shield.
Tighten
Tighten the front wheel well splash shield screws to
2 NSm (18 lb–in).
2. Install the front mud guard. Refer to Section 9M,
Exterior Trim.
3. Install the front wheel. Refer to Section 2E, Tires
and Wheels.
4. Lower the vehicle.
FENDER
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the front wheel well splash shield. Refer to
”Front Wheel Well Splash Shield” in this section.
2. Reposition the front headlamp.
3. Remove the bolts securing the front fascia to the
fender.
4. Reposition the front fascia.
5. Remove the fender bolts behind the front fascia.
6. Remove the bolts at the base of the fender.
7. Open the front door and remove the bolt at the
base of the A–pillar.
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9R – 8IBODY FRONT END
DAEWOO V–121 BL4
8. Reposition the cowl vent grille weatherstrip.
9. Remove the upper fender bolts and the fender.
Installation Procedure
Notice : Dissimilar metals in direct contact with each other
may corrode rapidly. Make sure to use the correct fasten-
ers to prevent premature corrosion.
1. Install the fender with the upper fender bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the upper fender bolts to 10 NSm (89 lb–in).
2. Reposition the cowl vent grille weatherstrip to its
original position.
3. Install the bolt at the base of the A–pillar.
Tighten
Tighten the A–pillar fender bolt to 10 NSm (89 lb–in).
4. Install the bolts at the base of the fender.
Tighten
Tighten the lower fender bolts to 10 NSm (89 lb–in).
5. Install the front fender bolts behind the front fascia.
Tighten
Tighten the front fender bolts to 10 NSm (89 lb–in).
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BODY FRONT END 9R – 9
DAEWOO V–121 BL4
6. Install the front fascia to its original position.
7. Install the bolts securing the front fascia to the
fender.
Tighten
Tighten the front fascia–to–fender bolts to 2.5 NSm
(22 lb–in).
8. Install the front headlamp to its original position.
9. Install the front wheel well splash shield. Refer to
”Front Wheel Well Splash Shield” in this section.
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9R – 10IBODY FRONT END
DAEWOO V–121 BL4
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
AND SYSTEM OPERATION
BODY FRONT END
This vehicle has a unitized body with a frame assembly
supporting the engine and the transaxle. The fender pan-
els and the radiator support are also integral parts of the
body.
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SECTION : 9S
BODY REAR END
CAUTION : Disconnect the negative battery cable before removing or installing any electrical unit or when a tool
or equipment could easily come in contact with exposed electrical terminals. Disconnecting this cable will help
prevent personal injury and damage to the vehicle. The ignition must also be in LOCK unless otherwise noted.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SPECIFICATIONS9S–1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fastener Tightening Specifications 9S–1. . . . . . . . . . .
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR9S–2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ON–VEHICLE SERVICE 9S–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Filler Door 9S–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Filler Door Remote Handle and Cable 9S–2. . . .
Rear Deck Lid 9S–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Deck Lid Torque Rods 9S–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Luggage Compartment Lock Cylinder 9S–5. . . . . . . .
Luggage Compartment Lock Striker 9S–6. . . . . . . . . .
Luggage Compartment Lock 9S–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Weatherstrip 9S–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hatchback Weatherstrip 9S–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hatchback Door 9S–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gas Support Assemblies 9S–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hatchback Door Lock Striker 9S–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hatchback Door Lock 9S–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GENERAL DESCRIPTION AND SYSTEM
OPERATION9S–10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Filler Door 9S–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Deck Lid (Notchback) 9S–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hatchback Door 9S–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SPECIFICATIONS
FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
ApplicationNSmLb–FtLb–In
Fuel Filler Door Screws4–35
Fuel Filler Door Remote Cable Handle Cover Screw3–27
Fuel Filler Door Remote Cable Handle Screws10–89
Lower B–Pillar Seat Belt Anchor Bolt3828–
Luggage Compartment Lock Cylinder Nuts8–71
Luggage Compartment Lock Screws6–53
Luggage Compartment Lock Striker Bolts8–71
Rear Deck Lid Bolts10–89