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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.

  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.

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

Note: Do not damage any other panels or reinforcements.

Note: Do not damage any other panels or reinforcements.

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

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

  1. Remove the damaged body lock   pillar upper reinforcement.

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

Note: Do not damage any other panels or reinforcements.

Note: Do not damage any other panels or reinforcements.

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

Note: Drill hidden factory welds where body side outer rear panel

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

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

  1. 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:

Center Console Storage
The center console storage has a storage area under the armrest. Pull up on the latch on the front of the armrest to access. Pull up on the latch and slide the center console armrest to adjust the position. Return the armrest to the rear position to access the storage area. There may be an a ...

Installation Procedure
Align the rocker inner panel. Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding along the edges of the quarter outer panel as noted  from the original panel. Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding. Position the rocker inner panel on the vehicle. Verify the fit of ...

Hands-Free Phone
Using Bluetooth Voice Recognition To use voice recognition, press the button on the steering wheel. Use the commands below for the various voice features. For additional information, say “Help” while in a voice recognition menu. Making a Call Calls can be made using the following commands. ...

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