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.
- Locate and mark all the necessary factory welds of the front hinge pillar body.
- Drill all factory welds. Note the number and location of welds for installation of the service assembly.
- Remove the damaged front hinge pillar body reinforcement.
Body Hinge Pillar Lower Reinforcement Replacement (MAG-Welding)
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the
regional mandatory joining methods are allowed. ...
Installation Procedure
Prepare all mating surfaces as necessary.
Align the front hinge pillar body reinforcement.
Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding along the edges of the front hinge
pillar body as not ...
Other materials:
Floor Air Outlet Replacement
Removal Procedure
Remove the instrument panel assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel
Assembly Replacement.
Remove the instrument panel wiring harness (2) from the instrument panel
tie bar (1).
Disconnect the electrical connectors.
Remove the instrument panel tie bar ...
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 and compo ...
Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Replacement - Left Side
Preliminary Procedure
Remove instrument panel lower trim pad cover - left side. Refer to
Instrument Panel Lower Trim Pad Cover Replacement.
Remove instrument panel cluster trim plate. Refer to Instrument Panel
Cluster Trim Plate Replacement.
Remove instrument panel cluster lo ...
