Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Rear Rail Sectioning (MAG-Welding)

Installation Procedure

Apply structural adhesive on the flanges of the rear side door inner panel where the rear side door outer panel bears on. Align the rear side door outer panel. Verify the fit of the rear sid ...

Removal Procedure

Warning: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning in the Preface section. Warning: Refer to Collision Sectioning Warning in the Preface section. Warning: Refer to Glass and She ...

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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 obtain an even gap between the rear door and the roof, the quarter outer panel, the rocker pan ...

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 Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection. Remove the rear side door. Refer t ...

Shock Absorber Disposal
Warning: Use the proper eye protection when drilling to prevent metal chips from causing physical injury. Clamp the strut in a vise horizontally with the rod ( 1) completely extended. Drill a hole in the strut at the center of the end cap (3) using a 5 mm (3/16 in) drill bit. Gas o ...