Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Removal Procedure

Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual / Body repair / Collision Repair / Roof Outer Panel Replacement (MAG-Welding) / 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 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 factory welds.

Drill all factory welds. Note the number and location of welds for installation of the service assembly.
Cut the adhesive with an appropriate tool.

Remove the damaged roof panel (1).

Roof Outer Panel 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 service panel as noted from the original panel. Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding. Apply one-part ...

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 and ...

Radio(s)
: Press to turn the system on and off. Turn to increase or decrease the volume. BAND: Press to choose between FM, AM, or SiriusXM®, if equipped. MENU/SEL: Turn to select radio stations. Press to select a menu. : Press to seek the previous station or track. : Press to seek the next station ...

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 ...