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 (MIG-Brazing)
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 the body side inner panel in corresponding locations to fit the
remaining original panel. The sectioning joint shou ...
Other materials:
Body Side Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the rear side door sill trim plate. Refer to Rear Side Door Sill
Trim Plate Replacement.
Remove the rear seat back. Refer to Rear Seat Replacement.
Remove the quarter window garnish molding. Refer to Quarter Window
Garnish Molding Replacement.
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Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Adding accessories that change the vehicle's frame, bumper system, height, front
end, or side sheet metal, may keep the airbag system from working properly. The
operation of the airbag system can also be affected by changing or moving any parts
of the front seats, safety belts, the airbag ...
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
This vehicle has the Antilock Brake System (ABS), an advanced electronic braking
system that helps prevent a braking skid.
When the vehicle begins to drive away, ABS checks itself.
A momentary motor or clicking noise might be heard while this test is going on,
and it might even be noticed that ...
