Part Description: 2006 Chevrolet Colorado Rod Asm-Hood Hold Open
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Vehicle Fitment
2006 Chevrolet Colorado | Base, LS, LT, Sport, Sport LS, WT, Z71, Z71 LS, Z85, Z85 LS | 4 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.9 L GAS, 5 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 5 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.3 L GAS
FAQ for Hood Lift Support Repair
Q: What is the proper way to install the hood hold-open rod?
A:
The proper way is to install the prop rod to the radiator support, install the prop rod bolt, and then remove the temporary hood support.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022
Q: What is the removal procedure for the hood hold-open rod?
A:
The procedure is to raise the hood, support the hood with something other than the prop rod, remove the bolt retaining the prop rod to the radiator support, and then remove the prop rod.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022
FAQ for Other Repair Info
Q: What is the removal procedure for the spare tire carrier?
A:
The procedure is to remove the Spare Tire Hoist guide mounting bolt from the cross-member, remove the spare tire hoist shaft guide, remove the bolt, and then remove the hoist from the vehicle.
Q: What is the adjustment procedure for the hood Latch?
A:
The procedure is to loosen the bolts retaining the Hood Latch to the radiator support and the support bracket, move the hood latch from side to side until the striker enters the center of the latch assembly, and then tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
Q: What is the removal procedure for the washer pump?
A:
The procedure is to remove the washer solvent container, pry in opposite directions to release the pump from the grommet, remove the Washer Pump from the washer container, and then discard the washer pump and grommet.