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.

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.

6. Create cut lines on the body lock pillar upper reinforcement (1).

Note: Do not damage any other panels or reinforcements.

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

8. Locate and mark all the necessary factory welds of the body lock pillar upper reinforcement.
9. Drill all factory welds. Note the number and location of welds for installation of the service assembly.

10. Remove the damaged body lock   pillar upper reinforcement.

11. Create cut lines on the body side inner panel.

Note: Do not damage any other panels or reinforcements.

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

Note: Drill hidden factory welds where body side outer rear panel drain gutter (1) and body side inner panel overlap.

13. Locate and mark all the necessary factory welds of the body side inner panel.
14. Drill all factory welds. Note the number and location of welds for installation of the service assembly.

15. Remove the damaged body side inner panel.