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.
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- 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.
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- Remove the front end sheet metal cross panel reinforcement (1).
- Drill all factory welds.
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- Grind factory welds of the front end upper tie bar.
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- Remove the front end upper tie bar (1).
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the
regional mandatory joining methods are allowed. ...
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:
Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Replacement - Left Side
Preliminary Procedure
Remove instrument panel lower trim pad cover - left side. Refer to
Instrument Panel Lower Trim Pad Cover Replacement.
Remove instrument panel cluster trim plate. Refer to Instrument Panel
Cluster Trim Plate Replacement.
Remove instrument panel cluster lo ...
Winter Driving
Driving on Snow or Ice
Drive carefully when there is snow or ice between the tires and the road, creating
less traction or grip.
Wet ice can occur at about 0°C (32°F) when freezing rain begins to fall, resulting
in even less traction.
Avoid driving on wet ice or in freezing rain until roads c ...
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 Dis ...