Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Installation Procedure
- Align the front side door outer panel.
- Verify the fit of the front side door outer panel.
- Clamp the front side door outer panel into position.
- Pre-flanging the flange with BO-6396 pliers and BO-6392 tool kit .
- Continue to hammer in stages along the hem flanges.
- Apply the sealers and anti-corrosion materials to the repair area, as necessary. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair.
- Install the outside rearview mirror. Refer to Outside Rearview Mirror Replacement.
- Install the front side door outside handle. Refer to Front Side Door Outside Handle Replacement
- Install the front side door. Refer to Front Side Door Replacement
- Paint the repaired area. Refer to Basecoat/Clearcoat Paint Systems.
- Install all related panels and components.
- Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
- Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
Removal Procedure
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 ...
Front Side Door Outer Panel Replacement (MIG-Brazing)
Special Tools
BO-6396 Bonding Pliers
BO-6392 Flanging Tool Kit
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the
regional m ...
Other materials:
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check
WARNING
When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the
vehicle moves, you or others could be injured.
1. Before starting this check, be sure there is enough room around the vehicle.
It should be parked on a level surface.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake.
Be rea ...
Brake Fluid
The brake/clutch master cylinder reservoir is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid as
indicated on the reservoir cap.
There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go
down:
• The brake fluid level goes down because of normal brake lining wear. When new
linings are in ...
Hood Replacement
Warning: When a hood hold open device is being removed or installed,
provide alternate support to avoid the possibility of
damage to the vehicle or personal injury.
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the windshield washer nozzle hose. Refer to Windshield Washer Nozzle
Hose Replacement.
Hood ...
