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:
Windshield Wiper/Washer
The windshield wiper/washer lever is on the right side of the steering column.
With the ignition in ACC/ ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, move the windshield wiper lever to
select the wiper speed.
HI: Use for fast wipes.
LO: Use for slow wipes.
INT: Move the lever up to INT for intermittent wipes, th ...
Installation Procedure
Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.
Position the roof rear header panel (1) on the vehicle.
Verify the fit of the panel.
Clamp the roof rear header panel into position.
Spot weld accordingly as noted from the original panel.
Apply the sealer ...
Rear Side Door Upper Hinge and Lower Hinge Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the rear side door. Refer to Rear Side Door Replacement.
Rear Side Door Hinge Bolt (Qty: 4)
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Tighten
25 N·m (19 lb ft)
Reart Side Door Hinge
Procedure
Adjust rear side door as needed. Refer ...