Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Removal Procedure

Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual / Body repair / Collision Repair / Body Side Outer Lower Panel Replacement (MAG-Welding) / 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.

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 lower panel.

Note: Note the number and location of welds for installation of the service assembly.

Drill all factory welds.

Remove the body side outer lower panel.

Body Side Outer Lower Panel Replacement (MAG-Welding)

Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the regional mandatory joining methods are allowed. ...

Installation Procedure

Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding along the edges of the body side outer lower panel as noted from the original panel. Note: If the location of the original plug weld holes can not be ...

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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. Disable the SIR System. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer ...

Remote Vehicle Start
The vehicle may have this feature that allows you to start the engine from outside the vehicle. (Remote Vehicle Start): This button will be on the RKE transmitter if the vehicle has remote start. The climate control system will use the previous settings during a remote start. The rear defog ...

Front Fender Front Lower Bracket Replacement
Preliminary Procedure Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement. Remove the headlamp. Refer to Headlamp Replacement Remove the front fender. Refer to Front Fender Replacement. Front Fender Bracket Bolt Caution: Refer to Fastener Caut ...