Chevrolet 70 1969 Series, Shop Manual

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of obtaining proper alignment with fender outer
surface which should be flush.
3. Align running board with fender, then final
tighten all attaching bolts and nuts.
H O O D ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT
N O T E : The separate halves of hood assembly
can be readily replaced after first marking the
hinge-to-hood panel positions, then removing the
hinge bolts.
The following describes procedure for re­
placing the complete hood assembly which includes
the right and left, and center panels.
R E M O V A L (Refer to Fig. 9)
1. Raise both hood side panels and support
with attached props.
2. At front of hood center panel, remove two
attaching screws, washers, and nuts.
3. Disconnect wiring from center panel clips.
4. Underneath hood center panel, at the rear,
remove two nuts and washers which attach center
panel mounting cushion assemblies to cab bracket.
5. With the aid of an assistant, carefully lift
the hood assembly from vehicle.
IN S T A L L A T IO N
Install the hood assembly in reverse of the
"Removal'' procedure.
CHEVROLET SERIES 70-80 HEAVY DUTY TRUCK SHOP M ANUAL