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 panel rear reinforcement.
- Drill all factory welds. Note the number and location of welds for installation of the service assembly.
- Remove the front wheelhouse panel rear reinforcement.
Front Wheelhouse Panel Rear Reinforcement 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 panel rear reinforcement as noted from the original
panel.
Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding whe ...
Other materials:
Fuel Tank Filler Pipe Housing Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Remove rear wheelhouse panel liner. Refer to Rear Wheelhouse Panel Liner
Replacement.
Remove fuel tank filler door. Refer to Fuel Tank Filler Door
Replacement.
Fuel Tank Filler Door Lock Actuator
Procedure
Disconnect electrical connector.
Fuel Tank ...
Driver Seat Frame Replacement
Removal Procedure
Remove front seat cushion cover (1) and pad (2) from frame (3). Refer to
Front Seat Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement
Remove the wire harness (1), if equipped.
Remove front seat back cushion cover (1) and pad (2) from frame (3).
Refer to Driver or ...
Towing Equipment
Hitches
Use the correct hitch equipment.
See your dealer or a hitch dealer for assistance.
• The rear bumper on the vehicle is not intended for hitches. Do not attach
rental hitches or other bumper-type hitches to it. Use only a frame-mounted hitch
that does not attach to the bumper.
• ...
