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Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Installation Procedure

  1. Align the front side door outer panel.
  2. Verify the fit of the front side door outer panel.

  1. Clamp the front side door outer  panel into position.
  2. Pre-flanging the flange with BO-6396 pliers and BO-6392 tool kit .

  1. Continue to hammer in stages along the hem flanges.
  2. Apply the sealers and anti-corrosion materials to the repair area, as necessary. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair.
  3. Install the outside rearview mirror. Refer to Outside Rearview Mirror Replacement.
  4. Install the front side door outside handle. Refer to Front Side Door Outside Handle Replacement
  5. Install the front side door. Refer to Front Side Door Replacement
  6. Paint the repaired area. Refer to Basecoat/Clearcoat Paint Systems.
  7. Install all related panels and components.
  8. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
  9. 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. Refer to ...

Front Side Door Outer Panel Replacement (MIG-Brazing)
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:

Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
Note: The use of a LOW PROFILE LIFT ARMS SYSTEM may be required to avoid unwanted contact with the vehicle's body and structure depending on lifting equipment used. Refer to the manufacture's recommendation for their applications of low profile lift arms system for their lifting equipment. ...

Thread Repair
General purpose thread repair kits are available commercially. Warning: Refer to Safety Glasses Warning in the Preface section. Note: Refer to the thread repair kit manufacturer's instructions regarding the size of the drill and which tap to use. Always avoid any buildup of chips. Back ou ...

Installation Procedure
Prepare all mating surfaces as necessary. Align the front hinge pillar body reinforcement. Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding along the edges of the front hinge pillar body as noted   from the original panel. Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding. ...

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