Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Removal Procedure

Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual / Body repair / Collision Repair / Front Wheelhouse Panel Rear Reinforcement 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 panel rear reinforcement.
Drill all factory welds. Note the number and location of welds for installation of the service assembly.

Remove the front wheelhouse panel rear reinforcement.

Front Wheelhouse Panel Rear Reinforcement 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 panel rear reinforcement as noted from the original panel. Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding whe ...

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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 Dis ...

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