Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Removal Procedure

Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual / Body repair / Collision Repair / Front Compartment Upper Side Rail Replacement (MAG-Welding) / 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 and weld seams of the front compartment upper side rail.
Drill all factory welds. Note the number and location of welds for installation of the service assembly.

Grind factory weld seams.

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:

Cruise Control
For vehicles with cruise control: : Press to turn the cruise control system on and off. RES/+: Move the thumbwheel up to resume a previously set speed or to accelerate. SET/−: Move the thumbwheel down to set a speed or to make the vehicle decelerate. : Press to disengage cruise contro ...

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 Bat ...

Instrument Panel and Console Trim
Specifications Instrument Panel Insulator Seal Replacement Preliminary Procedure Remove the instrument panel assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement. Instrument Panel Insulator Seal Steering Column Upper Trim Cover Replacement Preliminary Procedure Remo ...