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:
Fuel Tank Filler Pipe Housing Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Remove rear wheelhouse panel liner. Refer to Rear Wheelhouse Panel Liner
Replacement.
Remove fuel tank filler door. Refer to Fuel Tank Filler Door
Replacement.
Fuel Tank Filler Door Lock Actuator
Procedure
Disconnect electrical connector.
Fuel Tank ...
Vehicle Messages
Messages displayed on the DIC indicate the status of the vehicle or some action
that may be needed to correct a condition. Multiple messages may display one after
the other.
The messages that do not require immediate action can be acknowledged and cleared
by pressing SET/CLR. The messages tha ...
License Plate Lamp
To replace the license plate lamp bulb:
1. Remove the two screws from the license plate lamp assembly.
2. Turn and pull the license plate lamp assembly down.
3. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull straight out of the lamp assembly.
4. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out of ...
