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
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Repair Procedure
Thoroughly wash the repair area with Liquid Wash and Wax GM P/N 1052870
or the equivalent.
Environmental damage may be corrected. Refer to Environmental Fallout (Acid
Rain), or Rail Dust
Damage Repair.
IMPORTANT: Follow all of the instruc
Bolted Exterior Body Panels and Closures - Repair instructions
Front end upper tie bar replacement
Fig. 3: Front End Upper Tie Bar
Front End Upper Tie Bar Replacement
HOOD PRIMARY LATCH RELEASE CABLE REPLACEMENT (Encore)
Fig. 4: Hood Primary Latch Release Cable
Hood Primary Latch Release Cable Replacement (Encore)
REAR SIDE DOOR CHECK REPLACEMENT
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