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 body rear end panel.
Note: Drill factory welds in area of the rear end upper panel reinforcement (1) from above. Create slots out of the drill holes for later brazing.
- Drill all factory welds. Note the number and location of welds for installation of the service assembly.
- Remove the tail lamp pocket.
Tail Lamp Pocket Replacement (MIG-Brazing)
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the
regional mandatory joining methods are allowed. ...
Installation Procedure
Create 5 x 18 mm (4/16 x 11/16 in) slots for MIG-brazing along the edges
of the tail lamp pocket as noted f rom the
original panel.
Note:
Clean and prepare the attaching surf ...
Other materials:
Steering Knuckle Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the
Vehicle
Remove the wheel bearing and hub assembly. Refer to Front Wheel Bearing
and Hub Replacement.
Separate the outer tie rod end from the knuckle. Refer to Steering
Linkage Outer Tie R ...
Rear Bumper Impact Bar Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the rear bumper fascia. Refer to Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement.
Rear Bumper Energy Absorber Nut (Qty: 6)
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Tighten
40 N·m (30 lb ft)
Rear Bumper Impact Bar
Special Tools and Equipment
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Hood Adjustment
Hood
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Procedure
Loosen the hood hinge reinforcement nuts (Qty: 4).
Adjust the hood in order to obtain an even gap on both sides between the
hood and the fenders, the headlamps and
the front bumper fascia and so that the hood ...
