Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: 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 Battery Negative Cable
Disconnection and Connection.
- Remove the front side door. Refer to Front Side Door Replacement.
- Remove the front side door outside handle. Refer to Front Side Door
Outside Handle Replacement.
- Remove the outside rearview mirror. Refer to Outside Rearview Mirror
Replacement.
- Remove the sealers and anti-corrosion materials from the repair area, as
necessary. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair

- Grind the edges of the front side door outer panel to separate the outer
door panel from the door shell.

- Remove the front side door outer door panel.
- Remove the sealers and anti-corrosion materials from the repair area, as
necessary. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair.
- Straighten the edges of the door shell.
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 ma ...
Align the front side door outer panel.
Verify the fit of the front side door outer panel.
Clamp the front side door outer panel
into position.
Pre-flanging the flange with BO ...
Other materials:
Starting the Engine
Place the transmission in the proper gear.
Notice: If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change
the way the engine operates. Any resulting damage would not be covered by the vehicle
warranty.
Automatic Transmission
Move the shift lever to P (Park) or N (Neutral). The engine wi ...
Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel Overview
1. Exterior Lamp Controls
Front Fog Lamps
Instrument Panel Illumination Control
2. Air Vents
3. Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
Turn Signal Lever.
Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons.
4. Instrument Cluster
5. Driver Information Center (DIC)
6. Steering Wheel ...
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning in the
Preface section.
Warning: Refer to Collision Sectioning Warning in the Preface section.
Warning: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning in the Preface section.
Disable the SIR System. Refer to SIR Disabling ...