Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Vehicle Access

Specifications

Door Lock/Indicator Schematics

Door Control Module Schematics

Release Systems Schematics

Fuel Tank Filler Door Lock Actuator Replacement

Preliminary Procedure

Remove the fuel tank filler housing. Refer to Fuel Tank Filler Pipe Housing Replacement.

1. Fuel Tank Filler Door Lock Actuator Rod
2. Fuel Tank Filler Door Lock Actuator

Front Side Door Lock Cylinder Replacement

1. Bolt Access Plug

Procedure

Use a plastic flat-bladed tool to remove.

2. Front Side Door Outside Handle Bolt

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Tighten 9 N·m (80 lb in)

3. Front Side Door Lock Cylinder

Procedure

1. Pull the lock cylinder from   the housing to remove.
2. Inspect the lock, lock cylinder and handle adjustments. Refer to Front Side Door Outside Handle Rod Adjustment.

Tip

Pull the front side door outside handle to unlock the door lock cylinder.

Front Side Door Outside Handle Replacement

1. Bolt Access Plug

Procedure

Use a plastic flat-bladed tool to remove.

2. Front Side Door Outside Handle Bolt

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Tighten 9 N·m (80 lb in)

3. Front Door Outside Handle Cap
4. Front Door Outside Handle Cap Gasket
5. Front Door Outside Handle

Procedure

Pull the outside handle rearward to release it from the inside handle housing.

6. Front Door Outside Handle Gasket

Procedure

Inspect the lock, lock cylinder and handle adjustments. Refer to Front Side Door Outside Handle Rod Adjustment.

Rear Side Door Outside Handle Replacement

1. Bolt Access Plug

Procedure

Use a plastic flat-bladed tool to remove.

2. Rear Side Door Outside Handle Cap Bolt

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Tighten 9 N·m (80 lb in)

3. Rear Door Outside Handle Cap
4. Rear Door Outside Handle

Procedure

Pull the outside handle rearward to release it from the handle housing.

5. Rear Door Outside Handle Gasket

Procedure

Inspect the lock and handle adjustments. Refer to Rear Side Door Outside Handle Rod Adjustment.

Rear Side Door Outside Handle Housing Replacement

Preliminary Procedure

1. Remove the rear side door trim. Refer to Rear Side   Door Trim Replacement.
2. Remove the water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement.
3. Remove the outside door handle. Refer to Rear Side Door Outside Handle Replacement.

1. Rear Side Door Handle Housing Bolt

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Tighten 2.5 N·m (22 lb in)

2. Rear Side Door Outside Handle Housing

Procedure

1. Transfer the handle and lock rods to the new outside door handle housing.
2. Inspect the lock, lock cylinder and handle adjustments. Refer to Rear Side Door Outside Handle Rod Adjustment.

Rear Compartment Lid Latch Replacement

Preliminary Procedure

Remove the rear compartment lid inner panel trim. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Inner Panel Trim Replacement.

1. Rear Compartment Lid Latch Bolt (Qty: 2)

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Tighten 9 N·m (80 lb ft)

2. Rear Compartment Lid Latch

Front Side Door Lock Replacement

Preliminary Procedure

1. Remove the front side door trim. Refer to Front Side   Door Trim Replacement.
2. Remove the water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement.

Front Side Door Lock Screw (Qty: 2)

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Tighten 10 N·m (89 lb in)

Front Side Door Lock Assembly

Procedure

1. Release the door lock cable retainers from the door.
2. Disconnect the door lock electrical connector.
3. Remove the door lock with the handle housing.
4. Remove the handle and lock rods from the lock.
5. Inspect the lock, lock cylinder and handle adjustments. Refer to Front Side Door Outside Handle Rod Adjustment.

Rear Door Lock Replacement

1. Preliminary Procedure
2. Remove the interior trim panel. Refer to Rear   Side Door Trim Replacement.
3. Remove the water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement.

Rear Side Door Lock Bolt (Qty: 2)

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Tighten 10 N·m (89 lb in)

Rear Side Door Lock Assembly

Procedure

1. Release the inside handle cable retainers before removing the door lock.
2. Disconnect the door lock electrical connector.
3. Remove the door lock with the handle housing.
4. Transfer the handle and lock rods to the new door lock.
5. Inspect the lock, lock cylinder and handle adjustments. Refer to Rear Side Door Outside Handle Rod Adjustment.

Front Side Door Outside Handle Housing Replacement

Preliminary Procedure

1. Remove the front side door trim. Refer to Front Side   Door Trim Replacement.
2. Remove the water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement.
3. Remove the outside door handle. Refer to Front Side Door Outside Handle Replacement.

Front Side Door Handle Housing Bolt

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Tighten 2.5 N·m (22 lb in)

Front Door Outside Handle Housing

Procedure

1. Disconnect the lock and handle rods to remove the housing.
2. Transfer the lock cylinder to the new housing. Refer to Front Side Door Lock Cylinder Replacement.
3. Inspect the lock, lock cylinder and handle adjustments. Refer to Front Side Door Outside Handle Rod Adjustment.

Front Side Door Locking Rod Replacement

Preliminary Procedure

1. Remove the interior trim panel. Refer to Front Side  Door Trim Replacement.
2. Remove the water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement.
3. Remove the front side door lock. Refer to Front Side Door Lock Replacement.

Front Side Door Lock Rod

Procedure

Inspect the lock, lock cylinder and handle adjustments. Refer to Front Side Door Outside Handle Rod Adjustment.

Front Side Door Locking Rod Clip

Front Side Door Outside Handle Rod Adjustment

Preliminary Procedure

Remove the water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement.

Outside Door Handle Rod Clip

Procedure

Use a flat-head tool to open the clip from the threaded rod connecting the lock to the outside handle.

Outside Door Handle Rod

Procedure

1. Position the outside door handle rod (2) in the clip (1) in order to eliminate any free play in the   outside door handle.
2. Adjust the travel of the handle by removing the threaded rod in the clip.
3. Install the clip cover closed over the threaded outside door handle rod.
4. Inspect the door lock system for proper operation.

Rear Side Door Locking Rod Replacement

Preliminary Procedure

1. Remove the rear side door trim. Refer to Rear   Side Door Trim Replacement
2. Remove the water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement
3. Remove the rear side door lock. Refer to Rear Door Lock Replacement

Rear Side Door Lock Rod

Procedure

Inspect the lock, lock cylinder and handle adjustments. Refer to Rear Side Door Outside Handle Rod Adjustment

Rear Side Door Locking Rod Clip

• Rear Side Door Outside Handle Rod Adjustment
• Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation
• Luggage Compartment Description and Operation
• Power Door Latch Description and Operation
• Power Door Locks Description and Operation