Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Removal Procedure

Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual / Body repair / Collision Repair / Front Wheelhouse Front Panel Replacement (MAG-Welding) / 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 of the front wheelhouse front panel.
Drill all factory welds. Note the number and location of welds for installation of the service assembly.

Drill hidden factory weld where front wheelhouse front panel and front wheelhouse overlap.

Remove the front wheelhouse front panel.

Front Wheelhouse Front Panel 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 front wheelhouse front panel as noted from the original panel. Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding where front ...

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Front Floor Console Replacement
Preliminary Procedure Remove the instrument panel lower trim panel - left side. Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side Remove the instrument panel lower trim panel - right side. Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side Remo ...

Air Conditioning Condenser Replacement (1.6L LDE, LXT, LXV, and 1.8L 2H0)
Removal Procedure Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging. Disconnect battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection. Remove front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement. Remove air intake duct ...

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 &nbs ...