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.
Front Side Door Outer Panel Replacement (MAG-Welding)
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 ...
Installation Procedure
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:
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 ...
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
WARNING
When you are doing this check, the vehicle could begin to move.
You or others could be injured and property could be damaged.
Make sure there is room in front of the vehicle in case it begins to roll. Be
ready to apply the regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move.
Park on ...
Vehicle, Engine and Transmission ID and VIN Location, Derivative and Usage
Note:: Graphic shows exemplary VIN.
The VIN plate is the legal identifier of the vehicle. The VIN plate is
located on the upper left corner of the instrument panel (I/P) and can
be seen through the windshield from the outside of the vehicle:
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