Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Installation Procedure
- Apply structural adhesive on the flanges of the front side door inner panel where the front side door outer panel bears on.
- 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.
- 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. Re ...
Rear Side Door Outer Panel Replacement (MAG-Welding)
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:
Engine Oil
To ensure proper engine performance and long life, careful attention must be
paid to engine oil.
Following these simple, but important steps will help protect your investment:
• Always use engine oil approved to the proper specification and of the proper viscosity
grade. See “Selecting the Ri ...
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 ...
Power Windows
WARNING
Children could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing
window. Never leave keys in a vehicle with children. When there are children in
the rear seat, use the window lockout button to prevent operation of the windows.
Press the switch down to open the window. ...
