Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Removal Procedure

Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual / Body repair / Collision Repair / Underbody Rear Side Rail Reinforcement 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 rear end panel plate.

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

Drill all factory welds.

Remove the underbody rear side rail reinforcement.

Underbody Rear Side Rail Reinforcement Replacement (MAG-Welding)

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

Installation Procedure

Note: If the location of the original plug weld holes can not be determined, space the plug weld holes every 40 mm (1½ in). Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding along the edges of th ...

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Installation Procedure
Apply structural adhesive on the flanges of the front side door inner panel where the front side door outer panel bears on. Align the front side door outer panel. Verify the fit of the front side door outer panel. Clamp the front side door outer panel into position. Pre-f ...

Rear Compartment Lid Emblem/Nameplate Replacement (Rear Emblem)
Rear Compartment Lid Emblem Assembly Caution: Refer to Exterior Trim Emblem Removal Caution in the Preface section. Procedure The part and surface should be 21°C (70°F) prior to installation. The vehicle should remain 21°C (70°F) for one hour after assembly to allow adhesive to deve ...

Front Side Door Adjustment
Preliminary Procedure Remove the front wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement. Front Side Door Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section. Procedure Loosen the front side door hinge bolt (Qty: 4) to adjust the front side door. Adjust the ...