Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Front Side Door Upper Hinge and Lower Hinge Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
- Remove the front wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement.
- Remove the front fender insulator. Refer to Front Fender Insulator Replacement.
- Remove the front side door. Refer to Front Side Door Replacement.
- Front Side Door Hinge Bolt (Qty: 4)
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Tighten 25 N·m (19 lb ft)
- Front Side Door Hinge
Procedure
Adjust front side door as needed. Refer to Front Side Door Adjustment.
Hood Hinge Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
- Remove the hood. Refer to Hood Replacement.
- Remove the front fender. Refer to Front Fender Replacement.
- Hood Hinge Bolt (Qty: 2)
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Tighten 26 N·m (19 lb ft)
- Hood Hinge
Rear Compartment Lid Rear Hinge Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
- Remove the rear compartment lid. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Replacement
- Remove the rear window panel trim. Refer to Rear Window Panel Trim Replacement
- Rear Compartment Lid Rear Hinge Bolt (Qty: 2)
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Tighten 9 N·m (80 lb in)
- Rear Compartment Lid Rear Hinge
Procedure
Adjust rear compartment lid as needed. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Adjustment
Hood Primary Latch Release Cable Handle Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the front side door sill trim plate. Refer to Front Side Door Sill
Trim Plate Replacement.
Hood Primary Latch Release Cable Handle
Procedure
Pull down the hoo ...
Rear Side Door Upper Hinge and Lower Hinge Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the rear side door. Refer to Rear Side Door Replacement.
Rear Side Door Hinge Bolt (Qty: 4)
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Tight ...
Other materials:
Different Size Tires and Wheels
If wheels or tires are installed that are a different size than the original
equipment wheels and tires, vehicle performance, including its braking, ride and
handling characteristics, stability, and resistance to rollover may be affected.
If the vehicle has electronic systems such as antilock ...
Off-Road Recovery
The vehicle's right wheels can drop off the edge of a road onto the shoulder
while driving. Follow these tips:
1. Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way, steer the
vehicle so that it straddles the edge of the pavement.
2. Turn the steering wheel about one-eight ...
Rail Dust Damage Repair
Warning: Refer to Eye Protection Warning in the Preface section.
Note: If rail dust has penetrated into the basecoat, the panel
requires refinishing. Ensure all the rail dust has been removed prior to
refinishing or the rust spots will return.
Rail dust damage comes from the tiny iron particles ...
