Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual

Removal Procedure

9steps
~54min
2/5difficulty
Done 0 of 9

Warning: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning in the Preface section.

  1. Disable the SIR System. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
  3. Remove the rear side door. Refer to Rear Side Door Replacement.
  4. Remove the rear side door outside handle. Refer to Rear Side Door Outside Handle Replacement.
  5. Remove the sealers and anti-corrosion materials from the repair area, as necessary. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair.
    Chevrolet Cruze. Removal Procedure
  6. Grind the edges of the rear side door outer panel to separate the outer door panel from the door shell.
    Chevrolet Cruze. Removal Procedure
  7. Remove the rear side door outer door panel.
  8. Remove the sealers and anti-corrosion materials from the repair area, as necessary. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair.
  9. Straighten the edges of the door shell.

Test yourself

A quick Chevrolet Cruze quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.