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:
Radio Frequency Statement
This vehicle has systems that operate on a radio frequency that comply with Part
15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and with Industry Canada
Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. The device may not cause harmful interferenc ...
Rear Spring Insulator Replacement
Removal Procedure
Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the
Vehicle.
Support the rear axle with a tall jack stand near the shock absorber.
Remove the lower shock bolt. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement.
Using the tall jack stands, slowly lower the rear a ...
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