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: Create slots for MIG-Brazing out of drill holes.
- 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 (MIG-Brazing)
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the
regional mandatory joining methods are allowed. ...
Installation Procedure
Create 8 x 14 mm (5/16 x 15/16 in) slots for MIG-Brazing along the edges
of the drivetrain and front suspension frame front support
as noted from the original panel.
Clean and prepare th ...
Other materials:
Power Outlets
The accessory power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such
as a cell phone or MP3 player.
There is one accessory power outlet located on the center floor console and one
on the rear of the center floor console. These outlets are powered when the key
is in ON/ RUN or ACC/ACC ...
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.
Braze accordingly.
Grind down weld seams as needed for related panels and components.
Clean a ...
Installation Procedure
Align the body side outer panel reinforcement.
Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.
Position the body side outer panel
reinforcement on the vehicle.
Verify the fit of the body side outer panel reinforcement.
Clamp the body side outer panel reinforcement ...
