Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Front Side Door Adjustment
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the front wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement.
Front Side Door
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Procedure
- Loosen the front side door hinge bolt (Qty: 4) to adjust the front side door.
- Adjust the front side door in order to obtain an even gap between the front side door and the roof, the rear door, the rocker panel and the front fender and so that the front side door is flush with the roof, the rear door, the rocker panel and the front fender.
Adjustment
- Front side door to roof (a) 6.0 mm ± 1.0 mm (0.24 in ± 0.04 in)
- Front side door to rear door (b) 3.5 mm ± 0.75 mm (0.14 in ± 0.03 in)
- Front side door to rocker panel (c) 4.5 mm ± 1.0 mm (0.18 in ± 0.04 in)
- Front side door to front fender (d) 3.5 mm ± 0.75 mm (0.14 in ± 0.03 in)
Tighten 25 N·m (19 lb ft)
Rear Side Door Check Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Remove rear side door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door
Trim Replacement
Remove the rear side door water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water
De ...
Front Side Door Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the front side door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim
Replacement.
Front Side Door Check Link Bolt
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface ...
Other materials:
Tire Inspection
We recommend that the tires, including the spare tire, if the vehicle has one,
be inspected for signs of wear or damage at least once a month.
Replace the tire if:
• The indicators at three or more places around the tire can be seen.
• There is cord or fabric showing through the tire's rubb ...
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair 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 all related panels and co ...
Installation Procedure
Cut the front compartment front rail in corresponding locations to fit
the remaining original panel. The sectioning joint should be
trimmed to allow a gap of one-and-one-half-times the metal thickness at the
sectioning joint.
Create a 50 mm (2 in) backing plate from the unused porti ...
