Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Rear Side Door Outside Handle Rod Adjustment
Removal Procedure
- Remove the rear door water deflector as needed. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement.
- Use a flat-head tool to open the clip from the threaded rod connecting the lock to the outside handle.
- Adjust the travel of the handle by removing the threaded rod from the clip.
Installation Procedure
- Position the outside door handle rod (2) in the clip (1) in order to eliminate any free play in the outside door handle.
- Install the clip cover closed over the threaded outside door handle rod.
- Inspect the door lock system for proper operation.
- Install the rear door water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement.
Rear Compartment Lid Latch Striker Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the rear compartment sill trim plate. Refer to Rear Compartment Sill Trim Plate Replacement.
- Rear Compartment Lid Latch Striker Bolt (Qty: 2)
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Procedure
Use a grease pencil to outline the striker before removing the bolts.
Tighten 9 N·m (80 lb in)
- Rear Compartment Lid Latch Striker
Tip
Adjust the rear compartment lid latch striker after replacing, if needed.
Door Lock Switch Replacement
- Door Lock Switch Screw (Qty: 2)
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Tighten 1.5 N·m (13 lb in)
- Door Lock Switch
Tip
Disconnect electrical connector.
Vehicle Access
Specifications
Door Lock/Indicator Schematics
Door Control Module Schematics
Release Systems Schematics
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Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation
Door Ajar Indicator System Components
The door ajar indicator system consists of the following components:
Body control module (BCM)
Instrument cluster
Driver information center
Driver door ...
Other materials:
Interior Lamps Dimming
This group includes lamps which may dim. This group may use a combination of
vacuum fluorescent illumination, LEDs and incandescent
lamps
HVAC control module, head assembly
Rear HVAC control module, head assembly
Radio
Rear seat audio
The instrument panel cluster
The PRNDL lamp, wit ...
Interior Windnoise
Warning: Refer to Assistant Driving Warning in the Preface section.
Interior windnoise is not heard when the window is lowered. Interior
windnoise is caused by the air leaving the inside of the vehicle
through a seal or a seam.
Tape over the relief valves to cause added air pressure wi ...
Winter Driving
Driving on Snow or Ice
Drive carefully when there is snow or ice between the tires and the road, creating
less traction or grip.
Wet ice can occur at about 0°C (32°F) when freezing rain begins to fall, resulting
in even less traction.
Avoid driving on wet ice or in freezing rain until roads c ...
