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Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Rear Side Door Outer Panel Replacement (MAG-Welding)

Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual / Body repair / Collision Repair / Rear Side Door Outer Panel Replacement (MAG-Welding)

Special Tools

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.

Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the regional mandatory joining methods are allowed.

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 ...

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 ...

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Installation Procedure
Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding along the edges of the rear inner wheelhouse as noted from the original panel. Note: If the location of the original plug weld holes can not be determined, space the plug weld holes every 40 mm (1½ in). Clean and prepare the attaching & ...

Front Side Door Wiring Harness Replacement
Preliminary Procedure Remove the front side door inner panel trim. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Replacement. Front Side Door Wiring Harness Warning: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical loads must be OFF before ...

Installation Procedure
Create 5 x 18 mm (4/16 x 11/16 in) slots for MIG-brazing along the edges of the tail lamp pocket as noted f  rom the original panel. Note: Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for brazing. Position the tail lamp pocket on the vehicle. Verify the fit of the ta ...

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