Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning in the Preface section.
Warning: Refer to Collision Sectioning 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.
- Create cut lines on the front compartment upper side rail.
Note: Do not damage any inner panels or reinforcements.
- Cut the panel where sectioning is to be performed.
- Locate and mark all the necessary factory welds of the front compartment upper side rail.
- Drill all factory welds. Note the number and location of welds for installation of the service assembly.
- Remove the damaged front 10. compartment upper side rail.
Front Compartment Upper Side Rail Sectioning (MAG-Welding)
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the
regional mandatory joining methods are allowed. ...
Installation Procedure
Cut the front compartment upper side rail in corresponding locations to
fit the remaining original panel. The sectioning joint should
be trimmed to allow a gap of one-and-one-half-times th ...
Other materials:
Deployment Outside Vehicle for Seat Belt Pretensioners
Deploy the seat belt pretensioners outside of the vehicle when the vehicle
will be returned to service. Situations that require deployment
outside of the vehicle include the following:
Using the SIR diagnostics, you determine that the seat belt pretensioner
is malfunctioning.
The pretens ...
Tire Changing
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
To access the spare tire and tools:
1. Retainer Nut.
2. Tool Bag Tether.
3. Tool Bag.
4. Spare Tire.
1. Open the trunk.
2. Lift the load floor.
3. Turn the retainer nut (1) counterclockwise to remove it.
Then remove the tool bag tether (2) from th ...
Rear Side Door Outside Handle Rod Adjustment
Removal Procedure
Remove the rear door water deflector as needed. Refer to Rear Side Door
Water Deflector Replacement.
Use a flat-head tool to open the clip from the threaded rod connecting
the lock to the outside handle.
Adjust the travel of the handle by removing the threaded rod ...