Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: 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 rear compartment floor panel.
- Note the number and location of weld studs for installation of the service assembly.
- Drill all factory welds. Note the number and location of welds for installation of the service assembly.
- Remove the damaged rear compartment floor panel.
Rear Compartment Floor Panel Sectioning (MAG-Welding)
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the
regional mandatory joining methods are allowed. ...
Installation Procedure
Align the rear compartment floor panel.
Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding along the edges of the rear compartment
floor panel as noted from the original panel.
Clean and prepare th ...
Other materials:
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
The vehicle may have a Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) system. Read this entire
section before using the system.
WARNING
SBZA does not detect vehicles rapidly approaching outside of the side blind
zones, pedestrians, bicyclists, or animals. Failure to use proper care when changing
lanes may res ...
Roof
Sunroof
The sunroof only operates when the ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCESSORY, or
when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active.
To open or close the sunroof, press the open or close sunroof switch (1) to the
first detent position.
To express open or close the sunroof with the safety f ...
Filling the Tank
WARNING
Fuel vapors and fuel fires burn violently and can cause injury or death.
• To help avoid injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions
on the fuel pump island.
• Turn off the engine when refueling.
• Keep sparks, flames, and smoking materials away from fuel.
• Do no ...