Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Shock Absorber Disposal
Warning: Use the proper eye protection when drilling to prevent metal chips from causing physical injury.
- Clamp the strut in a vise horizontally with the rod ( 1) completely extended.
- Drill a hole in the strut at the center of the end cap (3) using a 5 mm (3/16 in) drill bit. Gas or a gas/oil mixture will exhaust when the drill bit penetrates the strut. Use shop towels in order to contain the escaping oil.
- Remove the strut from the vise.
- Hold the strut over a drain pan vertically with the hole down.
- Move the rod (1) in and out of the tube (2) to completely drain the oil from the strut.
Strut Assembly Replacement
Special Tools
CH 49375 Wrench
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Removal Procedure
Raise and the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
Remove the tire and whe ...
Strut, Strut Component, or Spring Replacement
Special Tools
CH-6068 Spring Tensioner Device
CH-6066 Holding Device
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Disassembly Procedure
Remove the strut assembly. Refer &n ...
Other materials:
Bluetooth
Overview
For vehicles equipped with Bluetooth capability, the system can interact with
many cell phones and devices, allowing:
• Placing and receiving hands-free calls.
• Sharing of the cell phone’s address book or contact list with the vehicle. The
phone book will only display when that phon ...
Interior Trim and Paneling
Specifications
Front Side Door Window Switch Bezel Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the front side door trim. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Replacement.
Front Side Door Window Switch Bezel Screw (Qty: 8)
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Tighten
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Installation Procedure
Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding along the edges of the service
panel as noted from the original
panel.
Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.
Position the body lock pillar inner panel on the vehicle.
Verify the fit of the panel.
Clamp th ...
