Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Removal Procedure

Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual / Body repair / Collision Repair / Body Side Outer Lower Panel Replacement (MIG-Brazing) / 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 (MIG-Brazing)

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

Installation Procedure

Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding. Apply structural adhesive to the attaching flanges. Position the body side outer lower panel on the vehicle Verify the fit of the ...

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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 to Batter ...

Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Replacement
Preliminary Procedure Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement. Remove the radiator grille support reinforcement. Refer to Radiator Grille Reinforcement Support Replacement. Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Retainer Bolt (Qty: 2) Caution: ...