Buick Encore: Frame and Underbody
Buick Encore 2012-2019 Service Manual / Accessories & Equipment / Frame and Underbody
- Frame and Underbody - Repair instructions
- Drivetrain and front suspension frame replacement (long cradle)
- Drivetrain and front suspension frame replacement (short cradle)
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Frame and Underbody - Repair instructions
SPECIFICATIONS
FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Fastener Tightening Specifications
REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
FRONT COMPARTMENT FRONT CENTER INSULATOR REPLACEMENT
Fig. 1: Front Compartment Front Center
Drivetrain and front suspension frame replacement
(long cradle)
Removal Procedure
Support the radiator and condenser from above using the upper brackets
on each side.
Raise the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
Remove the front t
Drivetrain and front suspension frame replacement
(short cradle)
Removal Procedure
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
.
Remove the front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel
Removal and Installation .
Remove
SEE MORE:
Filling the Tank (Capped Fuel Fill)
An arrow on the fuel gauge
indicates which side of the vehicle
the fuel door is on. See Fuel Gauge
Warning
Fuel vapors and fuel fires burn
violently and can cause injury or
death.
Follow these guidelines to help
avoid injuries to you and others:
Read and follow all the
instructions on the fuel
p
Brake Assist
Brake Assist detects rapid brake
pedal applications due to
emergency braking situations and
provides additional braking to
activate the Antilock Brake System
(ABS) if the brake pedal is not
pushed hard enough to activate
ABS normally. Minor noise, brake
pedal pulsation, and/or pedal
movement during
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