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:
Transmission Messages
SERVICE TRANSMISSION
This message displays if there is a problem with the transmission. See your dealer.
TRANSMISSION HOT — IDLE ENGINE
This message displays and a chime sounds if the transmission fluid in the vehicle
gets hot. Driving with the transmission fluid temperature high can cause dama ...
Ultrasonic Parking Assist
The Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system assists the driver with parking
and avoiding objects while in R (Reverse). URPA operates at speeds less than 8 km/h
(5 mph). The sensors on the rear bumper detect objects up to 2.5m (8 ft) behind
the vehicle, and at least 20 cm (8 in) off the gr ...
Seat Heating and Cooling
Specifications
Heated/Cooled Seat Schematics
Front Seat Heater Control Module Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Driver or passenger seat replacement. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat
Replacement.
Front Seat Heater Control Module Bolt (Qty: 2)
Caution: Refer to Fastener Cauti ...
