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 roof panel front bracket right (1).
- Drill all factory welds. Note the number and location of welds for installation of the service assembly.
- Remove the roof panel front bracket right (1).
- Proceed the same way with the roof panel front bracket left.
- Create cut lines on the roof front header panel.
- Cut the panel where sectioning is to be performed.
- Remove the damaged roof front header panel.
Roof Front Header Panel Replacement (MIG-Brazing)
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 ...
Other materials:
Instrument Panel Upper Compartment Replacement
Instrument Panel Upper Compartment Screw (Qty: 2)
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Procedure
Before removing the instrument panel upper compartment screws, remove mat.
Tighten
2.5 N·m (23 lb in)
Instrument Panel Upper Compartment Assembly
...
Additional Maintenance and Care
Your vehicle is an important investment and caring for it properly may help to
avoid future costly repairs. To maintain vehicle performance, additional maintenance
services may be required. It is recommended that your dealer perform these services
— their trained dealer technicians know your v ...
Tail Lamp Replacement
Preliminary Procedures
Open and support the rear compartment
lid.
Remove the body side trim panel replacement in order to expose the tail
lamp pocket nuts. Refer to Body Side Trim Panel
Replacement - Left Side.
Tail Lamp Bolt (Qty: 2)
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caut ...
