Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair 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 factory welds. Note the number and location of welds for installation of the service assembly.
- Drill all factory welds lower.
- Drill all factory welds upper.
- Remove the damaged body lock pillar inner panel.
Body Lock Pillar Inner Panel Replacement (MIG-Brazing)
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the
regional mandatory joining methods are allowed. ...
Installation Procedure
Create 6 x 20 mm (4/16 x 11/16 in) slots for MIG-brazing along the upper
edges of the service panel as noted from the original
panel.
Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for brazing ...
Other materials:
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
The vehicle may have a Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) system. Read this entire
section before using the system.
WARNING
SBZA does not detect vehicles rapidly approaching outside of the side blind
zones, pedestrians, bicyclists, or animals. Failure to use proper care when changing
lanes may res ...
Installation Procedure
Cut the rocker 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 metal thickness at the sectioning
joint.
Create 50 mm (2 in) backing plates from the unused portion of the
...
Windshield Washer Nozzle Hose Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the hood insulator. Refer to
Hood Insulator Replacement.
Place a clean container under the front driver side near where the
windshield washer nozzle and windshield washer pump
hose will be disconnected.
Recover all lost windshield washer solven ...
