2005 Pontiac Vibe 2005 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Body Front End - Vibe
2005 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Body Front End - Vibe
SPECIFICATIONS FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Fastener Tightening Specs Application Center Hood Latch Support Bolts Engine Splash Shield Bolts Front Fender Bolts and Nuts Front Wheelhouse Panel Liner Bolts Hood Hinge Mounting Bolts Hood Mounting Bolts Hood Secondary Catch and Primary Latch Bolts
Specification Metric English 8 N.m 70 lb in 10 N.m 89 lb in 20 N.m 15 lb ft 10 N.m 89 lb in 20 N.m 15 lb ft 13 N.m 9 lb ft 15 N.m 11 lb ft
REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS HOOD ADJUSTMENT
Fore-aft adjustment may be made by moving the hood within the elongated hinge holes. Vertical adjustment at the front may be made by adjusting the hood bumpers up or down. Fore-Aft Adjustment
MY Monday, April 06, 2009 9:18:54 9:17:56 PM
Page 1
© 2005 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC.
2005 Pontiac Vibe 2005 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Body Front End - Vibe
Fig. 1: Loosening/Tightening Mounting Bolts Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 1. Raise the hood. 2. Support the hood. 3. Loosen the hood (1) mounting bolts. NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
4. Adjust the hood to the front fender clearance gap to between 2.5-5.5 mm (0.10-0.22 in) on each side of the hood. Tighten the hood mounting bolts. Tighten: Tighten the hood mounting bolts to 13 N.m (9 lb ft). 5. Remove the hood support. 6. Lower the hood. MY Monday, April 06, 2009 9:17:56 PM
Page 2
© 2005 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC.
2005 Pontiac Vibe 2005 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Body Front End - Vibe
Vertical Adjustment
1. Raise the hood. 2. Rotate the hood bumpers (1).
Fig. 2: Rotating Hood Bumpers Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 3. Adjust the height of the hood bumpers (1) until hood front clearances are flush at a measurement of within -1.5 to +1.5 mm (-0.06 to +0.06). 4. Lower the hood. HOOD BUMPER REPLACEMENT
MY Monday, April 06, 2009 9:17:56 PM
Page 3
© 2005 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC.
2005 Pontiac Vibe 2005 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Body Front End - Vibe
Removal Procedure
Fig. 3: Rotating Hood Bumpers Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 1. Raise and suitably support the hood. 2. Remove the hood front bumper (1) from the vehicle by unscrewing. Installation Procedure
MY Monday, April 06, 2009 9:17:56 PM
Page 4
© 2005 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC.
2005 Pontiac Vibe 2005 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Body Front End - Vibe
Fig. 4: Rotating Hood Bumpers Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 1. Install the hood front bumper (1). Turn the bumper all the way down. 2. Perform the vertical hood adjustment. Refer to Hood Adjustment . 3. Lower the hood. HOOD REPLACEMENT Removal Procedure
MY Monday, April 06, 2009 9:17:56 PM
Page 5
© 2005 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC.
2005 Pontiac Vibe 2005 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Body Front End - Vibe
Fig. 5: Loosening/Tightening Mounting Bolts Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 1. Raise and suitably support the hood. 2. Install protective covers over the front fenders (2) to prevent paint damage.
MY Monday, April 06, 2009 9:17:56 PM
Page 6
© 2005 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC.
2005 Pontiac Vibe 2005 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Body Front End - Vibe
Fig. 6: Hood Components Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 3. Remove the 2 plastic retainers (3) at the rear of the hood insulator (1). 4. Fold back the hood insulator (1) in order to access the nozzles and supply hose.
MY Monday, April 06, 2009 9:17:56 PM
Page 7
© 2005 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC.
2005 Pontiac Vibe 2005 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Body Front End - Vibe
Fig. 7: Windshield Washer Nozzles and Supply Hose Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 5. Remove the windshield washer nozzles (2) and supply hose (1) from the hood (3).
MY Monday, April 06, 2009 9:17:57 PM
Page 8
© 2005 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC.
2005 Pontiac Vibe 2005 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Body Front End - Vibe
Fig. 8: Loosening/Tightening Mounting Bolts Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 6. Mark the position of the hood hinges on the hood to ease assembly. 7. Remove the 2 mounting bolts which secure the hood (1) to each of the hood hinges (3). 8. Remove the hood with the aid of a helper. Installation Procedure
MY Monday, April 06, 2009 9:17:57 PM
Page 9
© 2005 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC.
2005 Pontiac Vibe 2005 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Body Front End - Vibe
Fig. 9: Loosening/Tightening Mounting Bolts Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. IMPORTANT: Before installing the hood, be sure to apply anti-corrosion treatment to the hood and hood hinge mating surfaces. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair in Paint/Coatings. 1. Install the hood (1) with the aid of a helper to the hood hinges (3), aligning the mating marks. Secure the hood with 2 mounting bolts at each hinge. Do not tighten fully.
MY Monday, April 06, 2009 9:17:57 PM
Page 10
Š 2005 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC.
2005 Pontiac Vibe 2005 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Body Front End - Vibe
Fig. 10: Windshield Washer Nozzles and Supply Hose Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 2. Install the windshield washer nozzles (2) and supply hose (1) to the hood (3).
MY Monday, April 06, 2009 9:17:57 PM
Page 11
© 2005 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC.
2005 Pontiac Vibe 2005 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Body Front End - Vibe
Fig. 11: Hood Components Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 3. Reposition the hood insulator (1) and secure with the 2 plastic retainers (3).
MY Monday, April 06, 2009 9:17:57 PM
Page 12
© 2005 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC.
2005 Pontiac Vibe 2005 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Body Front End - Vibe
Fig. 12: Loosening/Tightening Mounting Bolts Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 4. Remove the protective covers from the front fenders (2). 5. Adjust the hood if necessary. Refer to Hood Adjustment . HOOD HINGE REPLACEMENT Removal Procedure
1. 2. 3. 4.
Remove the hood. Refer to Hood Replacement . Remove the air inlet grille panel. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement . Remove the left front fender, if necessary. Refer to Fender Replacement - Front - Left . Remove the right front fender, if necessary. Refer to Fender Replacement - Front Right .
MY Monday, April 06, 2009 9:17:57 PM
Page 13
Š 2005 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC.
2005 Pontiac Vibe 2005 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Body Front End - Vibe
Fig. 13: Removing/Installing Hood Hinge Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 5. Mark the position of the hood hinges to ease assembly. 6. Remove the hinge bolts from the hood. 7. Remove the hood hinge (1). Installation Procedure
MY Monday, April 06, 2009 9:17:57 PM
Page 14
© 2005 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC.
2005 Pontiac Vibe 2005 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Body Front End - Vibe
Fig. 14: Removing/Installing Hood Hinge Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
IMPORTANT: When replacing the hood hinge, apply anti-corrosion treatment to the hinge and the body mating surface, and to the hinge and the hood mating surface. Refer to AntiCorrosion Treatment and Repair in Paint/Coatings. 1. Install the hood hinge (1) to the vehicle, aligning the mating marks. Secure the hinge with the 2 mounting bolts. MY Monday, April 06, 2009 9:17:57 PM
Page 15
Š 2005 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC.
2005 Pontiac Vibe 2005 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Body Front End - Vibe
Tighten: Tighten the hinge bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft). 2. 3. 4. 5.
Install the left front fender, if removed. Refer to Fender Replacement - Front - Left . Install the right front fender, if removed. Refer to Fender Replacement - Front - Right . Install the air inlet grille panel. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement . Install the hood. Refer to Hood Replacement .
HOOD LATCH REPLACEMENT Removal Procedure
Fig. 15: Hood Latch Bolts Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. MY Monday, April 06, 2009 9:17:57 PM
Page 16
© 2005 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC.
2005 Pontiac Vibe 2005 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Body Front End - Vibe
1. Raise and suitably support the hood. 2. Remove the following components from the vehicle: The plastic retainer The 3 bolts (3)
Fig. 16: Hood Latch and Release Cable Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 3. Disconnect the hood latch release cable (1). 4. Remove the hood latch (2) from the vehicle. Installation Procedure MY Monday, April 06, 2009 9:17:57 PM
Page 17
© 2005 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC.
2005 Pontiac Vibe 2005 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Body Front End - Vibe
Fig. 17: Hood Latch and Release Cable Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 1. Install the hood latch release cable (1) to the hood latch (2).
MY Monday, April 06, 2009 9:17:57 PM
Page 18
© 2005 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC.
2005 Pontiac Vibe 2005 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Body Front End - Vibe
Fig. 18: Hood Latch Bolts Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 2. Install the hood latch (1) to the vehicle. Secure the latch with the 3 bolts (3) and one plastic retainer but do not tighten fully. NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
3. Make the following adjustments to the hood latch: The striker shaft lines up with the center groove of the latch. The hood is flush with the front fender. Refer to Hood Adjustment . Tighten: Tighten the hood latch bolts to 8 N.m (70 lb in). MY Monday, April 06, 2009 9:17:57 PM
Page 19
Š 2005 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC.
2005 Pontiac Vibe 2005 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Body Front End - Vibe
4. Lower the hood. HOOD LATCH RELEASE CABLE REPLACEMENT Removal Procedure
Fig. 19: Hood Latch Release Cable Handle and Instrument Panel Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 1. Raise and suitably support the hood. 2. Remove the hood secondary catch and primary latch. Refer to Hood Latch Replacement . 3. Gently pry the hood primary latch release cable handle (1) from the lower instrument panel (2) using a taped flat bladed screwdriver. 4. Remove the hood primary latch release cable from the hood primary latch release cable handle (1). MY Monday, April 06, 2009 9:17:57 PM
Page 20
© 2005 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC.
2005 Pontiac Vibe 2005 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Body Front End - Vibe
5. Remove the two left wheel house panel inner fasteners, to access cable.
Fig. 20: Mechanic's Wire & Release Cable Grommet Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 6. Attach a piece of mechanic's wire (1) to both ends of the hood primary latch release cable (2).
MY Monday, April 06, 2009 9:17:57 PM
Page 21
© 2005 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC.
2005 Pontiac Vibe 2005 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Body Front End - Vibe
Fig. 21: Cable and Grommet Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 7. Pull the cable (1) from the grommet (2) and out of the interior of the vehicle. 8. Remove the hood primary latch release cable from the vehicle.
MY Monday, April 06, 2009 9:17:57 PM
Page 22
© 2005 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC.
2005 Pontiac Vibe 2005 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Body Front End - Vibe
Fig. 22: Mechanic's Wire & Release Cable Grommet Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 9. Remove the mechanic's wire (1) from the cable (2). Leave the mechanic's wire (1) in position to aid in the cable (2) installation process. Installation Procedure
MY Monday, April 06, 2009 9:17:57 PM
Page 23
© 2005 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC.
2005 Pontiac Vibe 2005 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Body Front End - Vibe
Fig. 23: Mechanic's Wire & Release Cable Grommet Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 1. 2. 3. 4.
Attach the mechanic's wire (1) to the hood primary latch release cable (2). Guide the hood primary latch release cable into the vehicle with mechanic's wire (1). Remove the mechanic's wire (1) from the hood primary latch release cable (2). Install the hood primary latch release cable (2) to the hood primary latch release cable handle.
MY Monday, April 06, 2009 9:17:57 PM
Page 24
Š 2005 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC.
2005 Pontiac Vibe 2005 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Body Front End - Vibe
Fig. 24: Hood Latch Release Cable Handle and Instrument Panel Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 5. Install the hood primary latch release cable handle (1) to the lower instrument panel (2).
MY Monday, April 06, 2009 9:17:57 PM
Page 25
© 2005 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC.
2005 Pontiac Vibe 2005 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Body Front End - Vibe
Fig. 25: Mechanic's Wire & Release Cable Grommet Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 6. Guide the cable (2) into position and remove the mechanic's wire (1).
MY Monday, April 06, 2009 9:17:57 PM
Page 26
© 2005 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC.
2005 Pontiac Vibe 2005 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Body Front End - Vibe
Fig. 26: Hood Latch and Release Cable Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 7. Install the hood primary latch release cable (1) to the hood secondary catch and primary latch (2). 8. Install the hood secondary catch and primary latch. Refer to Hood Latch Replacement . 9. Install the two left wheel house panel inner fasteners. 10. Lower the hood. HOOD LATCH RELEASE HANDLE REPLACEMENT Removal Procedure MY Monday, April 06, 2009 9:17:57 PM
Page 27
© 2005 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC.
2005 Pontiac Vibe 2005 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Body Front End - Vibe
Fig. 27: Remove Hood Latch Release Handle Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 1. Gently pry the hood latch release handle (1) from the I/P drivers knee bolster trim (2).
MY Monday, April 06, 2009 9:17:57 PM
Page 28
© 2005 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC.
2005 Pontiac Vibe 2005 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Body Front End - Vibe
Fig. 28: Hood Latch Cable and Release Handle Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 2. Remove the hood latch release cable (1) from the hood latch release handle (2). 3. Remove the hood latch release handle (2) from the vehicle. Installation Procedure
MY Monday, April 06, 2009 9:17:57 PM
Page 29
© 2005 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC.
2005 Pontiac Vibe 2005 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Body Front End - Vibe
Fig. 29: Hood Latch Cable and Release Handle Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 1. Install the hood latch release cable (1) to the hood latch release handle (2).
MY Monday, April 06, 2009 9:17:57 PM
Page 30
© 2005 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC.
2005 Pontiac Vibe 2005 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Body Front End - Vibe
Fig. 30: Installing Hood Release Latch Handle Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 2. Install the hood release latch handle (1) to the I/P drivers knee bolster trim (2). HOOD INSULATOR REPLACEMENT Removal Procedure
MY Monday, April 06, 2009 9:17:57 PM
Page 31
© 2005 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC.
2005 Pontiac Vibe 2005 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Body Front End - Vibe
Fig. 31: Hood Components Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 1. Raise and suitably support the hood. 2. Remove the following components from the hood (2): The 8 plastic retainers The hood insulator (1) Installation Procedure
MY Monday, April 06, 2009 9:17:57 PM
Page 32
© 2005 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC.
2005 Pontiac Vibe 2005 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Body Front End - Vibe
Fig. 32: Hood Components Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 1. Install the hood insulator (1) to the hood (2). Secure the insulator with the 8 plastic retainers. 2. Lower the hood. HOOD HOLD-OPEN ROD REPLACEMENT Removal Procedure
MY Monday, April 06, 2009 9:17:57 PM
Page 33
© 2005 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC.
2005 Pontiac Vibe 2005 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Body Front End - Vibe
Fig. 33: Hood Hold-Open Rod, Retaining Clip and Grommet Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 1. 2. 3. 4.
Raise and suitably support the hood. Remove the hood hold-open rod (1) from the retaining clip (3). Rotate the hold-open rod (1) from the normal rest position 90 degrees counterclockwise. Pull forward and remove the hold-open rod (1) from the grommet (2).
Installation Procedure
MY Monday, April 06, 2009 9:17:57 PM
Page 34
Š 2005 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC.
2005 Pontiac Vibe 2005 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Body Front End - Vibe
Fig. 34: Hood Hold-Open Rod, Retaining Clip and Grommet Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 1. 2. 3. 4.
Install the hold-open rod (1) to the grommet (2). Push in and rotate the rod (1) 90 degrees clockwise. Install the hold-open rod (1) into the retaining clip (3). Lower the hood.
FENDER REPLACEMENT - FRONT - LEFT Removal Procedure
MY Monday, April 06, 2009 9:17:57 PM
Page 35
© 2005 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC.
2005 Pontiac Vibe 2005 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Body Front End - Vibe
Fig. 35: Body Panel Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. NOTE: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
When removing body panels, apply tape to corners of panel and adjacent surfaces to help prevent paint damage.
Raise and support the hood. Remove the left fender flare. Refer to Flare Replacement - Front Fender . Remove the left wheelhouse panel (1). Refer to Wheelhouse Panel Replacement . Remove the front fascia. Refer to Fascia Replacement - Front Bumper in Bumpers. Remove the left rocker molding. Refer to Molding Replacement - Rocker Panel (Production Molding) or Molding Replacement - Rocker Panel (Accessory
MY Monday, April 06, 2009 9:17:57 PM
Page 36
Š 2005 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC.
2005 Pontiac Vibe 2005 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Body Front End - Vibe
Molding) . 6. Remove the left headlamp assembly. Refer to Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb Replacement in Lighting Systems. 7. Remove left rear inner fender splash guard.
Fig. 36: Removing/Installing Front Fender Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 8. Remove the front fender (1) to rocker panel bolt.
MY Monday, April 06, 2009 9:17:57 PM
Page 37
© 2005 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC.
2005 Pontiac Vibe 2005 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Body Front End - Vibe
Fig. 37: Front Fender Door Jam Bolts Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 9. Remove the 2 front fender to door jamb (3) bolts.
MY Monday, April 06, 2009 9:17:57 PM
Page 38
© 2005 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC.
2005 Pontiac Vibe 2005 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Body Front End - Vibe
Fig. 38: Top Front Fender Bolts Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 10. Remove the top 2 front fender bolts (1).
MY Monday, April 06, 2009 9:17:57 PM
Page 39
© 2005 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC.
2005 Pontiac Vibe 2005 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Body Front End - Vibe
Fig. 39: Left Front Fender Bolt Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 11. Remove the 1 bolt (2) from the front of the left front fender. 12. Remove the left front fender (1) from the vehicle. Installation Procedure
MY Monday, April 06, 2009 9:17:57 PM
Page 40
© 2005 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC.
2005 Pontiac Vibe 2005 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Body Front End - Vibe
Fig. 40: Left Front Fender Bolt Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
1. Install the front fender (1) to the vehicle. Secure the fender with the 1 bolt (2). Tighten: Tighten the front fender bolt to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
MY Monday, April 06, 2009 9:17:57 PM
Page 41
© 2005 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC.
2005 Pontiac Vibe 2005 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Body Front End - Vibe
Fig. 41: Top Front Fender Bolts Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 2. Install the top 2 front fender (1) bolts. Tighten: Tighten the top front fender bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft). MY Monday, April 06, 2009 9:17:57 PM
Page 42
© 2005 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC.
2005 Pontiac Vibe 2005 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Body Front End - Vibe
Fig. 42: Front Fender Door Jam Bolts Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 3. Install the 2 door jamb (3) to front fender bolts. Tighten: Tighten the door jamb to front fender bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
MY Monday, April 06, 2009 9:17:57 PM
Page 43
© 2005 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC.
2005 Pontiac Vibe 2005 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Body Front End - Vibe
Fig. 43: Removing/Installing Front Fender Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 4. Install the front fender (1) to rocker panel bolt. Tighten: Tighten the front fender to rocker panel bolt to 20 N.m (15 lb ft). 5. Install left fender rear inner splash guard. 6. Install the left headlamp assembly. Refer to Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb Replacement in Lighting Systems. 7. Install the front bumper fascia. Refer to Fascia Replacement - Front Bumper in Bumpers. MY Monday, April 06, 2009 9:17:57 PM
Page 44
Š 2005 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC.
2005 Pontiac Vibe 2005 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Body Front End - Vibe
8. Install the left rocker panel molding. Refer to Molding Replacement - Rocker Panel (Production Molding) or Molding Replacement - Rocker Panel (Accessory Molding) . 9. Install the left wheel house panel. Refer to Wheelhouse Panel Replacement . 10. Install the left fender flare. Refer to Flare Replacement - Front Fender . 11. Close hood panel. FENDER REPLACEMENT - FRONT - RIGHT Removal Procedure
Fig. 44: Body Panel Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. MY Monday, April 06, 2009 9:17:58 PM
Page 45
© 2005 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC.
2005 Pontiac Vibe 2005 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Body Front End - Vibe
NOTE:
When removing body panels, apply tape to corners of panel and adjacent surfaces to help prevent paint damage.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Raise and support the hood. Remove the right fender flare. Refer to Flare Replacement - Front Fender . Remove the right wheelhouse panel (1). Refer to Wheelhouse Panel Replacement . Remove the front fascia. Refer to Fascia Replacement - Front Bumper in Bumpers. Remove the right rocker molding. Refer to Molding Replacement - Rocker Panel (Production Molding) or Molding Replacement - Rocker Panel (Accessory Molding) . 6. Remove the right head lamp assembly. Refer to Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb Replacement in Lighting Systems. 7. Remove hood assist rod. Refer to Hood Hold-Open Rod Replacement . 8. Remove right rear inner fender splash guard.
MY Monday, April 06, 2009 9:17:58 PM
Page 46
Š 2005 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC.
2005 Pontiac Vibe 2005 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Body Front End - Vibe
Fig. 45: Removing/Installing Front Fender Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 9. Remove the right front fender (1) to rocker panel bolt.
MY Monday, April 06, 2009 9:17:58 PM
Page 47
© 2005 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC.
2005 Pontiac Vibe 2005 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Body Front End - Vibe
Fig. 46: Front Fender Door Jam Bolts Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 10. Remove the 2 right front fender to door jamb (3) bolts.
MY Monday, April 06, 2009 9:17:58 PM
Page 48
© 2005 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC.
2005 Pontiac Vibe 2005 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Body Front End - Vibe
Fig. 47: Top Front Fender Bolts Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 11. Remove the top 2 right front fender bolts (1).
MY Monday, April 06, 2009 9:17:58 PM
Page 49
© 2005 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC.
2005 Pontiac Vibe 2005 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Body Front End - Vibe
Fig. 48: Left Front Fender Bolt Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 12. Remove the 1 bolt (2) from the front of the right front fender. 13. Remove the right front fender (1) from the vehicle. Installation Procedure
MY Monday, April 06, 2009 9:17:58 PM
Page 50
© 2005 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC.
2005 Pontiac Vibe 2005 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Body Front End - Vibe
Fig. 49: Left Front Fender Bolt Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
1. Install the front fender (1) to the vehicle. Secure the fender with the 1 bolt (2). Tighten: Tighten the front fender bolt to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
MY Monday, April 06, 2009 9:17:58 PM
Page 51
© 2005 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC.
2005 Pontiac Vibe 2005 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Body Front End - Vibe
Fig. 50: Top Front Fender Bolts Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 2. Install the top 2 front fender (1) bolts. Tighten: Tighten the top front fender bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft). MY Monday, April 06, 2009 9:17:58 PM
Page 52
© 2005 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC.
2005 Pontiac Vibe 2005 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Body Front End - Vibe
Fig. 51: Front Fender Door Jam Bolts Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 3. Install the 2 door jamb (3) to front fender bolts. Tighten: Tighten the door jamb to front fender bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
MY Monday, April 06, 2009 9:17:58 PM
Page 53
© 2005 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC.
2005 Pontiac Vibe 2005 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Body Front End - Vibe
Fig. 52: Remove/Install Front Fender Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 4. Install the front fender (1) to rocker panel bolt. Tighten: Tighten the front fender to rocker panel bolt to 20 N.m (15 lb ft). 5. Install right fender rear inner splash guard. 6. Install hood assist rod. Refer to Hood Hold-Open Rod Replacement . 7. Install right headlamp assembly. Refer to Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb Replacement in Lighting Systems. MY Monday, April 06, 2009 9:17:58 PM
Page 54
Š 2005 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC.
2005 Pontiac Vibe 2005 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Body Front End - Vibe
8. Install the front bumper fascia. Refer to Fascia Replacement - Front Bumper in Bumpers. 9. Install the right rocker panel molding. Refer to Molding Replacement - Rocker Panel (Production Molding) or Molding Replacement - Rocker Panel (Accessory Molding) . 10. Install the right wheel house panel. Refer to Wheelhouse Panel Replacement . 11. Install the right fender flare. Refer to Flare Replacement - Front Fender . 12. Close hood panel. SUPPORT REPLACEMENT - CENTER Removal Procedure
MY Monday, April 06, 2009 9:17:58 PM
Page 55
Š 2005 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC.
2005 Pontiac Vibe 2005 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Body Front End - Vibe
Fig. 53: Air Temperature Sensor and Center Support Connector Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 1. Remove the hood secondary catch and primary latch. Refer to Hood Latch Replacement . 2. Remove the input air temperature sensor (2) connector from the center support (1). 3. Remove the upper fascia plastic retainer from the top of the center support.
Fig. 54: Hood Latch Bolts Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 4. Remove the following components from the vehicle: The 2 bolts The center support (2) MY Monday, April 06, 2009 9:17:58 PM
Page 56
Š 2005 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC.
2005 Pontiac Vibe 2005 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Body Front End - Vibe
Installation Procedure
Fig. 55: Hood Latch Bolts Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
1. Install the center support (2) to the vehicle. Secure the support with the 2 bolts. Tighten: Tighten the center support bolts to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).
MY Monday, April 06, 2009 9:17:58 PM
Page 57
© 2005 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC.
2005 Pontiac Vibe 2005 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Body Front End - Vibe
Fig. 56: Air Temperature Sensor and Center Support Connector Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 2. Install the input air temperature sensor (2) connector to the center support (1). 3. Install the hood secondary catch and primary latch. Refer to Hood Latch Replacement . 4. Install the upper fascia plastic retainer to the top of the center support. AIR INLET GRILLE PANEL REPLACEMENT Removal Procedure
MY Monday, April 06, 2009 9:17:58 PM
Page 58
© 2005 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC.
2005 Pontiac Vibe 2005 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Body Front End - Vibe
Fig. 57: Air Inlet Grille Components Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 1. Remove the windshield wiper arms. Refer to Wiper Arm Replacement in Wipers/Washer System. 2. Remove the following components from the vehicle: The 2 plastic retainers (1) The air inlet grille panels (2) 3. Remove the rear hood seal from the air inlet grille panel, if necessary. Refer to Seal Replacement - Hood Rear . Installation Procedure
MY Monday, April 06, 2009 9:17:58 PM
Page 59
Š 2005 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC.
2005 Pontiac Vibe 2005 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Body Front End - Vibe
Fig. 58: Air Inlet Grille Components Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 1. Install the rear hood seal to the air inlet grille panel, if removed. Refer to Seal Replacement - Hood Rear . 2. Install the air inlet grille panels (2) to the vehicle. 3. Install the 2 plastic retainers (1). 4. Install the windshield wiper arms. Refer to Wiper Arm Replacement in Wipers/Washer System. SEAL REPLACEMENT - HOOD REAR Removal Procedure
MY Monday, April 06, 2009 9:17:58 PM
Page 60
© 2005 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC.
2005 Pontiac Vibe 2005 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Body Front End - Vibe
Fig. 59: Rear Hood Seal Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 1. Raise and suitably support the hood. 2. Remove the following components from the vehicle: The rear hood seal (1). The 7 plastic retainers. Installation Procedure
MY Monday, April 06, 2009 9:17:58 PM
Page 61
© 2005 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC.
2005 Pontiac Vibe 2005 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Body Front End - Vibe
Fig. 60: Rear Hood Seal Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 1. Install the 7 rear hood seal plastic retainers to the seal (1). 2. Install the rear hood seal (1) to the air inlet grille panels. 3. Lower the hood. WHEELHOUSE PANEL REPLACEMENT Removal Procedure
1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
MY Monday, April 06, 2009 9:17:58 PM
Page 62
© 2005 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC.
2005 Pontiac Vibe 2005 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Body Front End - Vibe
Fig. 61: Body Panel Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 2. Remove fender flare. Refer to Flare Replacement - Front Fender in Body Front End. 3. Remove the bolts and plastic retainers from wheel house panel. 4. Remove the rocker panel molding. Refer to Molding Replacement - Rocker Panel (Production Molding) or Molding Replacement - Rocker Panel (Accessory Molding) in Exterior Trim. 5. Disengage the plastic retainers from the wheel house panel. 6. Remove the wheel house panel (1) from the fender. Installation Procedure MY Monday, April 06, 2009 9:17:58 PM
Page 63
Š 2005 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC.
2005 Pontiac Vibe 2005 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Body Front End - Vibe
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
Fig. 62: Body Panel Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 1. Install the wheel house panel (1) to the fender. 2. Secure the wheel house panel (1) with the bolts and the plastic retainers. Tighten: Tighten the wheelhouse panel bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in). 3. Install the rocker panel molding. Refer to Molding Replacement - Rocker Panel (Production Molding) or Molding Replacement - Rocker Panel (Accessory Molding) in Exterior Trim. MY Monday, April 06, 2009 9:17:58 PM
Page 64
Š 2005 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC.
2005 Pontiac Vibe 2005 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Body Front End - Vibe
4. Install the fender flare. Refer to Flare Replacement - Front Fender in Body Front End. 5. Lower the vehicle. SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT - ENGINE - LEFT Removal Procedure
Fig. 63: Splash Shield, Bolt and Retainers Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information. MY Monday, April 06, 2009 9:17:58 PM
Page 65
© 2005 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC.
2005 Pontiac Vibe 2005 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Body Front End - Vibe
2. Remove the following components from the vehicle: The 2 bolts (3) The 4 retainers (2) The engine splash shield (1) Installation Procedure
Fig. 64: Splash Shield, Bolt and Retainers Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
MY Monday, April 06, 2009 9:17:58 PM
Page 66
© 2005 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC.
2005 Pontiac Vibe 2005 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Body Front End - Vibe
1. Install the engine splash shield (1) to the vehicle. Secure the splash shield with the 2 bolts (3) and the 4 retainers (2). Tighten: Tighten the engine splash shield bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in). 2. Lower the vehicle. SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT - ENGINE - RIGHT Removal Procedure
MY Monday, April 06, 2009 9:17:58 PM
Page 67
© 2005 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC.
2005 Pontiac Vibe 2005 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Body Front End - Vibe
Fig. 65: Splash Shield, Bolts and Retainers Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. 1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information. 2. Remove the following components from the vehicle: The 2 bolts (1) MY Monday, April 06, 2009 9:17:58 PM
Page 68
© 2005 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC.
2005 Pontiac Vibe 2005 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Body Front End - Vibe
The 5 retainers (2) The engine splash shield (3)
Installation Procedure
Fig. 66: Splash Shield, Bolts and Retainers Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. MY Monday, April 06, 2009 9:17:58 PM
Page 69
© 2005 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC.
2005 Pontiac Vibe 2005 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Body Front End - Vibe
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
1. Install the engine splash shield (3) to the vehicle. Secure the splash shield with the 2 bolts (1) and the 5 retainers (2). Tighten: Tighten the engine splash shield bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in). 2. Lower the vehicle.
MY Monday, April 06, 2009 9:17:58 PM
Page 70
Š 2005 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC.
Thank you very much for your reading. Please Click Here Then Get More Information.