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 body side inner panel.
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 body side inner panel.
- Drill all factory welds.
- Remove the body side inner panel.
- Locate and mark all the necessary factory welds of the rocker inner panel.
- Drill all factory welds.
- Remove the damaged rocker inner panel.
Rocker Inner Panel Replacement (MIG-Brazing)
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the
regional mandatory joining methods are allowed. ...
Installation Procedure
Align the rocker inner panel.
Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for spot welding.
Apply structural adhesive to all attaching surfaces.
Position the rocker inner panel on ...
Other materials:
Deployment Outside Vehicle - Steering Wheel Module, Instrument Panel
Module, and Roof Rail Module
Deploy the inflator module 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 inflator module is
malfunctioning
The inflator module is cosm ...
Starter Switch Check
WARNING
When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the
vehicle moves, you or others could be injured.
1. Before starting this check, be sure there is enough room around the vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular brake.
Do not use the accele ...
Rear Compartment Lid Emblem/Nameplate Replacement (Cruze - Right Side)
Rear Compartment Lid Emblem Assembly
Caution: Refer to Exterior Trim Emblem Removal Caution in the Preface
section.
Procedure
The part and surface should be 21°C (70°F) prior to installation. The
vehicle should remain 21°C (70°F) for
one hour after assembly to allow adhesive to deve ...
