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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

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
  2. Remove all related panels and components.
  3. Visually inspect the damage. Repair as much of the damage as possible.
  4. Remove the sealers and anti-corrosion materials from the repair area, as necessary. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair

  1. Locate and mark all the necessary factory welds of the front end sheet metal cross panel reinforcement (1).
  2. Drill all factory welds. Note the number and location of welds for installation of the service assembly.

  1. Remove the front end sheet metal cross panel reinforcement (1).
  2. Drill all factory welds.

  1. Grind factory welds of the front end upper tie bar.

  1. Remove the front end upper tie bar (1).
Front End Upper Tie Bar Replacement (MIG-Brazing)
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. Braze accordingly. ...

Other materials:

Door Locks
WARNING Unlocked doors can be dangerous. • Passengers, especially children, can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. The chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash is increased if the doors are not locked. So, all passengers should wear safety belts properly and ...

Rear Side Door Adjustment
Rear Side Door Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section. Procedure Loosen the rear door hinge bolt (Qty: 4)  to adjust the rear door. Adjust the rear door in order to obtain an even gap between the rear door and the roof, the quarter outer panel, the rocker pan ...

Installation Procedure
Remove rear end upper panel extension (1) from service part. Cut the body side inner panel 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 thickness at the sectioning jo ...

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