Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Front Side Door Replacement

Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual / Body repair / Bolted Exterior Body Panels and Closures / Front Side Door Replacement

Preliminary Procedure

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 ...

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:

Ignition Positions (Keyless Access)
The vehicle has an electronic keyless ignition with pushbutton start. Pressing the button cycles it through three modes, ACC/ACCESSORY, ON/RUN/START, and Stopping the Engine/OFF. The transmitter must be in the vehicle for the system to operate. If the pushbutton start is not working, the vehi ...

Overlap/Backing Plate Sectioning (Welding)
Warning: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning in the Preface section. Fit the service panel to the vehicle to ensure a proper fit. Measure and mark a line at the sail panel 120 mm (4 3/4 in) from the back glass opening and 70 mm (2 3/4 in) rearward from the ...

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
This legal identifier is in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the left side of the vehicle. It can be seen through the windshield from outside. The VIN also appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and certificates of title and registration. Engine Identifi ...