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 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 ...
Other materials:
Installation Procedure
Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding along the edges of the service
panel as noted from the original panel.
Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.
Position the roof rear header (1) panel on the vehicle.
Verify the fit of the panel.
Clamp the roof rear header ...
Installation Procedure
Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.
Position the roof rear header panel (1) on the vehicle.
Verify the fit of the panel.
Clamp the roof rear header panel into position.
Spot weld accordingly as noted from the original panel.
Apply the sealer ...
Installation Procedure
Create 8 24 mm (5/16 x 15/16 in) slots for MIG-brazing along the edges
of the underbody rear side rail reinforcement as noted from
the original panel.
Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for
brazing.
Position the underbody rear side rail reinforcement on the ve ...
