Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning in the Preface section.
Warning: Refer to Collision Sectioning 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.
- Create cut lines on the front end upper tie bar.
- Cut the panel where sectioning is to be performed.
Note: Do not damage any inner panels or reinforcements.
- Locate and mark all the necessary factory welds of the front end upper tie bar.
- Drill all factory welds. Note the number and location of welds for installation of the service assembly.
- Remove the damaged front end upper tie bar.
Front End Upper Tie Bar Support Sectioning (MIG Brazing)
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the
regional mandatory joining methods are allowed. ...
Installation Procedure
Cut the front end upper tie bar in corresponding locations to fit the
remaining original panel. The sectioning joint should be trimmed
to allow a gap of one-and-one-half-times the metal th ...
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Low-Profile Tires
If the vehicle has P225/45R18 size tires, they are classified as low‐profile
tires. These tires are designed for very responsive driving on wet or dry pavement,
however, may produce more road noise and tend to wear faster.
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Front Side Door Weatherstrip Replacement - Door Side
Front Side Door Check Bolt
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Tighten
25 N·m (19 lb ft)
Front Side Door Weatherstrip - Door Side
Procedure
Unclip weatherstrip 1. from front side door.
When removing protective liners from adhesive tape, be careful no ...
