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 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 (MIG-Brazing)
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the
regional mandatory joining methods are allowed. ...
Installation Procedure
Create 5 x 18 mm (4/16 x 11/16 in) slots for MIG-brazing
(1).
Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for spot welding and brazing.
Note: In MIG-brazing areas 50 mm (2 in) ...
Other materials:
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair 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 ...
Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Insert Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the instrument panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement.
Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Insert Screw (Qty: 6)
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Tighten
2.5 N·m (22 lb in)
Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Insert Asse ...
Air Conditioning Condenser Replacement (1.6L LDE, LXT, LXV, and 1.8L 2H0)
Removal Procedure
Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
Disconnect battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable
Disconnection and Connection.
Remove front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement.
Remove air intake duct ...
