Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual

Installation Procedure

13steps
~78min
3/5difficulty
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  1. Align the front side door outer panel.
  2. Verify the fit of the front side door outer panel.
    Chevrolet Cruze. Installation Procedure
  3. Clamp the front side door outer panel into position.
  4. Pre-flanging the flange with BO-6396 pliers and BO-6392 tool kit .
    Chevrolet Cruze. Installation Procedure
  5. Continue to hammer in stages along the hem flanges.
  6. Apply the sealers and anti-corrosion materials to the repair area, as necessary. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair.
  7. Install the outside rearview mirror. Refer to Outside Rearview Mirror Replacement.
  8. Install the front side door outside handle. Refer to Front Side Door Outside Handle Replacement
  9. Install the front side door. Refer to Front Side Door Replacement
  10. Paint the repaired area. Refer to Basecoat/Clearcoat Paint Systems.
  11. Install all related panels and components.
  12. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
  13. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.

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