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.
- Create cut lines on the body lock pillar upper reinforcement (1).
Note: Do not damage any other panels or reinforcements.
- Cut the panel where sectioning is to be performed.
- Locate and mark all the necessary factory welds of the body lock pillar upper reinforcement.
- Drill all factory welds. Note the number and location of welds for installation of the service assembly.
- Remove the damaged body lock pillar upper reinforcement.
- Create cut lines on the body side inner panel.
Note: Do not damage any other panels or reinforcements.
- 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.
- Locate and mark all the necessary factory welds of the body side inner panel.
- Drill all factory welds. Note the number and location of welds for installation of the service assembly.
- Remove the damaged body side inner panel.
Body Side Inner Panel Sectioning (MAG-Welding)
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the
regional mandatory joining methods are allowed. ...
Installation Procedure
Remove rear end upper panel extension (1) from service part.
Cut
Cut the body side inner panel in corresponding locations to fit the
remaining original panel. The sectioning jo ...
Other materials:
Removal Procedure
Support the radiator and condenser from above using the
condenser tabs on each side.
Remove the lower steering intermediate shaft bolt (1).
Raise the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
Remove the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Remov ...
Heated Front Seats
WARNING
If you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin, the seat heater
may cause burns. To reduce the risk of burns, people with such a condition should
use care when using the seat heater, especially for long periods of time. Do not
place anything on the seat that insulates again ...
Ignition Positions (Keyless Access)
The vehicle has an electronic keyless ignition with pushbutton start.
Pressing the button cycles it through three modes, ACC/ACCESSORY, ON/RUN/START,
and Stopping the Engine/OFF.
The transmitter must be in the vehicle for the system to operate.
If the pushbutton start is not working, the vehi ...
