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 body side outer panel reinforcement.
- Drill all factory welds. Note the number and location of welds for installation of the service assembly.
- Remove the damaged body side outer panel reinforcement.
Body Side Outer Panel Reinforcement Replacement (MAG-Welding)
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the
regional mandatory joining methods are allowed. ...
Installation Procedure
Align the body side outer panel reinforcement.
Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding along the edges of the body side
outer panel reinforcement as noted from the original panel.
Clea ...
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SIR Disabling and Enabling
SIR component location affects how a vehicle should be serviced. There are
parts of the SIR system installed in various locations around a
vehicle. To find the location of the SIR components refer to SIR Identification
Views.
There are several reasons for disabling the SIR system, such as re ...
Installation Procedure
Align the body side outer panel reinforcement.
Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding along the edges of the body side
outer panel reinforcement as noted from the original panel.
Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces
for welding.
Position the body side outer pa ...
Wheel Replacement
Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly rusted or corroded. If wheel
nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts should be replaced.
If the wheel leaks air, replace it.
Some aluminum wheels can be repaired. See your dealer if any of these conditions
exist.
Your de ...
