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
Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding along the edges of the tail lamp
pocket as noted from the original panel.
Note:
Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.
Position the tail lamp pocket on the vehicle.
Verify the fit of the tail lamp pocket.
Clamp ...
Installation Procedure
Cut the front compartment upper 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 ...
Rear Bumper Impact Bar Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the rear bumper fascia. Refer to Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement.
Rear Bumper Energy Absorber Nut (Qty: 6)
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Tighten
40 N·m (30 lb ft)
Rear Bumper Impact Bar
Special Tools and Equipment
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