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 m ...
Apply structural adhesive on the flanges of the front side door inner
panel where the front side door outer panel bears on.
Align the front side door outer panel.
Verify the fit of the front ...
Other materials:
Installation Procedure
Prepare all mating surfaces as necessary
Align the body lock pillar outer panel reinforcement.
Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding along the edges of the body lock
pillar outer panel reinforcement as noted from the original
panel.
Clean and prepare the attaching surfac ...
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair 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 and Enabling
Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Batte ...
Automatic Transmission Fluid
How to Check Automatic Transmission Fluid
It is not necessary to check the transmission fluid level.
A transmission fluid leak is the only reason for fluid loss. If a leak occurs,
take the vehicle to your dealer and have it repaired as soon as possible.
The vehicle is not equipped with a transm ...