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 rear side door. Refer to Rear Side Door Replacement.
- Remove the rear side door outside handle. Refer to Rear Side Door
Outside Handle 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 rear side door outer panel to separate the outer
door panel from the door shell.
- Remove the rear 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 rear side door inner
panel where the rear side door outer panel bears on.
Align the rear side door outer panel.
Verify the fit of the rear sid ...
Other materials:
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning in the
Preface section.
Warning: Refer to Collision Sectioning 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 Dis ...
Installation Procedure
Align the rocker inner panel.
Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding along the edges of the quarter
outer panel as noted from the original panel.
Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.
Position the rocker inner panel on the vehicle.
Verify the fit of ...
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning in the
Preface section.
Warning: Refer to Collision Sectioning 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 ...