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 inner wheelhouse.
Note: Note the number and location of welds for installation of the service assembly.
- Drill all factory welds.
- Remove the rear inner wheelhouse.
Rear Wheelhouse Panel Replacement (MIG-Brazing)
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the
regional mandatory joining methods are allowed. ...
Installation Procedure
Create 6 x 20 mm (4/16 x 12/16 in) slots for MIG-brazing along the edges
of the rear inner wheelhouse as noted from the original
panel.
Note: If the location of the original plug weld ...
Other materials:
Installation Procedure
Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for brazing.
Apply structural adhesive to the attaching surfaces.
Position the rear bumper impact bar stud plate on the vehicle.
Verify the fit of the rear bumper impact bar stud plate
Clamp the rear bumper impact bar stud plate into ...
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips
Driving with a Trailer
When towing a trailer:
• Become familiar with the state and local laws that apply specifically to trailer
towing.
• Do not tow a trailer during the first 800 km (500 mi), to prevent damage to the
engine, axle or other parts.
• Then, during the first 800 km (500 mi) tra ...
Instrument Panel Wiring Harness Replacement
Removal Procedure
Remove instrument panel compartment assembly. Refer to Instrument
Panel Compartment Replacement.
Remove instrument panel wiring harness (2) from instrument panel tie bar
(1).
Disconnect electrical connectors.
Installation Procedure
Ins ...
