Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Front Side Door Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the front side door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Replacement.
- Front Side Door Check Link Bolt
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Procedure
- Remove the water deflector.
- Disconnect the door electrical connector.
- Support the door before removing the hinge bolts.
- With the aid of an assistant, remove the door.
Tighten 25 N·m (18 lb ft)
- Front Side Door Lower Hinge Bolt (Qty: 2)
Tighten 25 N·m (18 lb ft)
- Front Side Door Upper Hinge Bolt (Qty: 2)
Tighten 25 N·m (18 lb ft)
- Front Side Door
Procedure
- Transfer all of the internal components.
- Adjust the front side door as needed. Refer to Front Side Door Adjustment.
Front Side Door Adjustment
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the front wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner
Replacement.
Front Side Door
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Procedure
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Rear Side Door Adjustment
Rear Side Door
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Procedure
Loosen the rear door hinge bolt (Qty: 4) to adjust the rear door.
Adjust the rear door in order to ...
Other materials:
Installation Procedure
Create 6 x 20 mm (4/16 x 11/16 in) slots for MIG-brazing along the upper
edges of the service panel as noted from the original
panel.
Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for brazing and spot welding.
Position the body lock pillar inner panel on the vehicle.
Verify the ...
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning in the
Preface section.
Warning: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning in the Preface section.
Disable the SIR System. Refer to SIR Disabling
and Enabling.
Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to ...
Installation Procedure
Cut the rear side rail in corresponding locations to fit the remaining
original panel. The sectioning joint should be trimmed to allow a
gap of one-and-one-half-times the metal thickness at the sectioning joint.
Create a 50 mm (2 in) backing plate from the unused portion of the
serv ...
