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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 ...

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Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying General Motors. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investig ...

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter may work up to 60m (195 ft) away from the vehicle. RKE Transmitter with Remote Start Shown Press the key release button to extend the key blade. The key can be used for the ignition and all locks. Press to unlock the driver door or all doors. P ...

Steering Wheel Controls
For vehicles with audio steering wheel controls, some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel. : For vehicles with a Bluetooth, OnStar, or navigation system, press to interact with those systems. : Press to silence the vehicle speakers only. Press again to turn the sound on. ...

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