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 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 ...
Other materials:
Power Door Locks Description and Operation
Door Lock System Components
The power door lock system consists of the following components:
Door lock switch - located in the center of the instrument panel
Body control module (BCM)
Driver door latch
Passenger door latch
Left rear door latch
Right rear door latch
Door Lock System ...
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 wheelhouse front panel
and front wheelhouse overlap.
Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces f ...
Installation Procedure
Cut the quarter outer panel in corresponding locations to fit the
remaining original panel. The sectioning joint should be trimmed to
allow a gap of one-and-one-half-times the metal thickness at the sectioning
joint.
Create a 50 mm (2 in) backing plate from the unused portion ...
