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.
- Remove the damaged rear compartment floor panel.
Rear Compartment Floor Panel Sectioning (MIG-Brazing)
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the
regional mandatory joining methods are allowed. ...
Installation Procedure
Align the rear compartment floor panel.
Drill 4 mm (3/16 in) for rivets along the edges of the rear compartment
floor were you cant apply a resistance spot welder.
Clean and prepare ...
Other materials:
Front Bumper Fascia Guide Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement.
Front Bumper Fascia Guide Rivet (Qty: 2)
Headlamp Bolt
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Tighten
2.5 N·m (23 lb in)
Front Bumper Fascia Guide
Front Bumper ...
Battery
Refer to the replacement number on the original battery label when a new battery
is needed.
WARNING
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.
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Installation Procedure
Remove rear end upper panel extension (1) from service part.
Cut
Cut the body side inner panel in corresponding locations to fit the
remaining original panel. The sectioning joint should be trimmed to
allow a gap of one-and-one-half-times the metal thickness at the sectioni ...