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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.

  1. Disable the SIR System. Refer to SIR   Disabling and Enabling.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
  3. Remove all related panels and components.
  4. Visually inspect the damage. Repair as much of the damage as possible.
  5. Remove the sealers and anti-corrosion materials from the repair area, as necessary. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair

  1. Locate and mark all the necessary factory welds of the roof panel front bracket right (1).
  2. Drill all factory welds. Note the number and location of welds for installation of the service assembly.

  1. Remove the roof panel front bracket right (1).
  2. Proceed the same way with the roof panel front bracket left.

  1. Create cut lines on the roof front header panel.

  1. Cut the panel where sectioning is to be performed.

  1. Remove the damaged roof front header panel.
Roof Front Header Panel Replacement (MAG-Welding)
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the regional mandatory joining methods are allowed. ...

Installation Procedure
Cut the roof front header panel 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 the metal th ...

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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 ...

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. Position the roof rear header (1) panel on the vehicle. Verify the fit of the panel. Clamp the roof rear header ...

Rear Bumper Impact Bar Replacement
Preliminary Procedure Remove the rear bumper fascia. Refer to Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement. Rear Bumper Energy Absorber Nut (Qty: 6) Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section. Tighten 40 N·m (30 lb ft) Rear Bumper Impact Bar Special Tools and Equipment ...

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