Buick Encore: Collision Repair - Visual identification
STRUCTURE IDENTIFICATION
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Fig. 13: Front Structure
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Fig. 14: Rear Structure
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Front wheelhouse panel replacement
Removal Procedure
Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable
Disconnec
Dual phase steel
This information provides repair recommendations and general guidelines for
steel classified as Dual Phase
Steel (dual phase steel with a tensile strength up to and including 800 MPa
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
NOTE: Manufacturer's terminology for this filter is passenger
compartment air filter.
CABIN AIR FILTER
Removal & Installation
Fig. 1: Passenger Compartment Air Filter
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TWO-PIECE PROPELLER SHAFT REPLACEMENT
Removal Procedure
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
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Remove the muffler assembly. Refer to Exhaust Muffler Replacement (LUV)
, Exhaust Muffler
Replacement (2HO) .
Remove the catalytic converter front heat shield. R
Caution
Lack of proper engine oil
maintenance can damage the
engine. Driving with the engine oil
low can also damage the engine.
The repairs would not be covered
by the vehicle warranty. Check
the oil level as soon as possible.
Add oil if required, but if the oil level is within the operating rang