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 front side door. Refer to Front Side Door Replacement.
- Remove the front side door outside handle. Refer to Front Side Door
Outside Handle Replacement.
- Remove the outside rearview mirror. Refer to Outside Rearview Mirror
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 front side door outer panel to separate the outer
door panel from the door shell.

- Remove the front 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 front side door inner
panel where the front side door outer panel bears on.
Align the front side door outer panel.
Verify the fit of the front ...
Other materials:
Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Centering
Caution: The new SIR coil assembly will be centered. Improper
alignment of the SIR coil assembly may damage the unit, causing an
inflatable restraint malfunction.
Verify the following conditions before centering the supplemental
inflatable restraint (SIR) steering wheel module co ...
Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the tail lamps. Refer to Tail Lamp Replacement.
Rear Bumper Fascia Retainer (Qty: 2)
Rear Wheelhouse Liner Bolt (Qty: 6)
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Tighten
2.5 N·m (23 lb in)
Rear Bumper Fascia
Procedure
Pull th ...
Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Replacement (1.6L LXT)
Removal Procedure
Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Rec overy and
Recharging.
Remove front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement.
Remove A/C compressor and condenser hose nut (1) from A/C condensor (2).
Remove A/C compressor and ...