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.

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

6. Locate and mark all the necessary factory welds of the front wheelhouse front panel.
7. Drill all factory welds.

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

9. Remove the front wheelhouse front panel.