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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. Create cut lines on the body lock pillar outer panel.

Note: Do not damage any inner panels or reinforcements.

Note: Do not damage any inner panels or reinforcements.

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

  1. Locate and mark all the necessary factory welds of the body lock pillar outer panel.
  2. Drill all factory welds.

  1. Remove the damaged  body lock pillar outer panel.
Body Lock Pillar Outer Panel Sectioning (MIG-Brazing)
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the regional mandatory joining methods are allowed. ...

Installation Procedure
Cut the body lock pillar outer 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 met ...

Other materials:

Rear Side Door Upper Hinge and Lower Hinge Replacement
Preliminary Procedure Remove the rear side door. Refer to Rear Side Door Replacement. Rear Side Door Hinge Bolt (Qty: 4) Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section. Tighten 25 N·m (19 lb ft) Reart Side Door Hinge Procedure Adjust rear side door as needed. Refer ...

Interior Trim and Paneling
Specifications Front Side Door Window Switch Bezel Replacement Preliminary Procedure Remove the front side door trim. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Replacement. Front Side Door Window Switch Bezel Screw (Qty: 8) Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section. Tighten ...

Tracing Powder or Chalk Test
Clean the weatherstrips and the contact surfaces with cleaning solvent. Apply powder or chalk in an unbroken line to the contact surface of the weatherstrip surrounding the perimeter of the suspected areas. Close the panel completely without slamming the panel. Closing the panel comple ...

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