Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning in the Preface section. Warning: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning in the Preface section.
- Disable the SIR System. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
- Remove all related panels and components
- Visually inspect the damage. Repair as much of the damage as possible.
- Remove the sealers and anti-corrosion materials from the repair area, as necessary. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair.
- Locate and mark all the necessary factory welds of the front wheelhouse front panel.
- Drill all factory welds. Note the number and location of welds for installation of the service assembly.
- Drill hidden factory weld where front wheelhouse front panel and front wheelhouse overlap.
- Remove the front wheelhouse front panel.
Front Wheelhouse Front Panel Replacement (MAG-Welding)
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the
regional mandatory joining methods are allowed. ...
Installation Procedure
Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding along the edges of the front
wheelhouse front panel as noted from the original panel.
Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding where front ...
Other materials:
Information Displays
Driver Information Center (DIC)
The DIC displays information about your vehicle. It also displays warning messages
if a system problem is detected.
DIC Operation and Displays
The DIC has different displays which can be accessed by using the DIC buttons
on the turn signal lever.
The DIC displ ...
Strut, Strut Component, or Spring Replacement
Special Tools
CH-6068 Spring Tensioner Device
CH-6066 Holding Device
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Disassembly Procedure
Remove the strut assembly. Refer to Strut Assembly
Replacement.
Install the strut to the CH-6066 holder (5).
Tens ...
Engine Coolant
The cooling system in the vehicle is filled with DEX-COOL engine coolant. This
coolant is designed to remain in the vehicle for 5 years or 240 000 km (150,000
mi), whichever occurs first.
The following explains the cooling system and how to check and add coolant when
it is low. If there is a ...