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 and weld seams of the drivetrain and front suspension frame front support.
- Drill out front flange of front suspension support frame from above through the front compartment side rail.
Note: Drill holes are necessary for later plug welds.
- Drill all factory welds. Note the number and location of welds for installation of the service assembly.
- Remove the drivetrain and front suspension frame front support.
Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Front Support Replacement (MAG-Welding)
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the
regional mandatory joining methods are allowed. ...
Installation Procedure
Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding along the edges of the drivetrain
and front suspension frame front support as noted from the
original panel.
Clean and prepare the attaching &n ...
Other materials:
Exhaust Flexible Pipe Replacement (1.6L LXT)
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Hot Exhaust System Warning in the Preface section.
Warning: Refer to Protective Goggles and Glove Warning in the Preface section.
Open the hood.
Raise the vehicle by its full height. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the
Vehicle.
Remove the heate ...
Dual Stage Inflator Modules
Dual stage inflator modules contain a housing, inflatable air bag, two
initiating devices, canister of gas generating material and, in some
cases, stored compressed gas. The two initiators are part of the frontal
deployment loop. The function of the frontal deployment loops are
to supply curre ...
Driver or Passenger Seat Replacement
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to SIR Warning in the Preface section.
Warning: When carrying a live inflator module, make sure the bag
opening is pointed away from you. This minimizes the chance of
injury in the case of an accidental deployment. Never carry the inflator module
by the wi ...
