Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Removal Procedure
- 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 front end sheet metal cross panel reinforcement (1).
- Drill all factory welds. Note the number and location of welds for installation of the service assembly.
- Remove the front end sheet metal cross panel reinforcement (1).
- Drill all factory welds.
- Grind factory welds of the front end upper tie bar.
- Remove the front end upper tie bar (1).
Front End Upper Tie Bar Replacement (MAG-Welding)
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the
regional mandatory joining methods are allowed. ...
Installation Procedure
Position the front end upper tie bar (1) on the vehicle.
Verify the fit of the front end upper tie bar.
Clamp the front end upper tie bar into position.
Weld seam accordingly.
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Other materials:
Installation Procedure
Remove all mounds or loose pieces of urethane adhesive from the
pinch-weld area.
Inspect for any of the following problems in order to help prevent
future breakage of the window:
High weld
Solder spots
Hardened sealer
Any other obstruction or irregularity in the pinch-weld fla ...
Shock Absorber Disposal
Warning: Gas charged shock absorbers contain high pressure gas. Do
not remove the snap ring from inside the top of the tube. If the snap
ring is removed, the contents of the shock absorber will come out with extreme
force which may result in personal injury.
Warning: To prevent personal inju ...
Front Side Door Window Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Position the window approximately half way down in the door.
Remove the water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector
Replacement.
Remove the outer sealing strip. Refer to Front Side Door Window Outer
Sealing Strip Replacement.
Fr ...
