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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.

  1. Disable the SIR System. Refer to SIR  Disabling and Enabling.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
  3. Remove all related panels and components.
  4. Visually inspect the damage. Repair as much of the damage as possible.
  5. Remove the sealers and anti-corrosion materials from the repair area, as necessary. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair.

  1. 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.

  1. Drill all factory welds.

  1. 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 ...

Other materials:

Front Side Door Weatherstrip Replacement - Body Side
Front Side Door Weatherstrip - Body Side Procedure Start at the rear upper corner of the door opening and pull the weatherstrip away from   the door opening flange. Position the weatherstrip in the upper corner of the center pillar. Working downward along the front edge, in ...

Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Airbags affect how the vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the airbag system in several places around the vehicle. Your dealer and the service manual have information about servicing the vehicle and the airbag system. WARNING For up to 10 seconds after the vehicle is turned off and ...

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 ...

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