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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.

  1. Disable the SIR System. Refer to SIR  Disabling and Enabling.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
  3. Remove all related panels and components.
  4. Visually inspect the damage. Repair as much of the damage as possible.
  5. Remove the sealers and anti-corrosion materials from the repair area, as necessary. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair.

  1. Locate and mark all the necessary factory welds and weld seams of the front compartment upper side rail.
  2. Drill all factory welds. Note the number and location of welds for installation of the service assembly.

  1. Grind factory weld seams.

  1. Remove the front compartment upper side rail.
Front Compartment Upper Side Rail 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 compartment upper side rail as noted  from the original panel. Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding. ...

Other materials:

Door Locks
WARNING Unlocked doors can be dangerous. • Passengers, especially children, can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. The chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash is increased if the doors are not locked. So, all passengers should wear safety belts properly and ...

Engine Overheating
There is an engine coolant temperature gauge on the vehicle instrument cluster to warn of engine overheating. If the decision is made not to lift the hood when this warning appears, get service help right away. If the decision is made to lift the hood, make sure the vehicle is parked on a le ...

Traction Control System (TCS)
The traction control system limits wheel spin. The system is on when the vehicle is started. •  To turn off traction control, press and release on the center console. illuminates in the instrument cluster. • Press and release again to turn traction control back on. ...

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