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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.

  1. Locate and mark all the necessary factory welds and weld seams of the front compartment upper side rail.
  2. Drill all factory welds. Note the number and location of welds for installation of the service assembly.

  1. Grind factory weld seams.

  1. Remove the front compartment upper side rail.
Front Compartment Upper Side Rail 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 compartment upper side rail as noted  from the original panel. Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding. ...

Other materials:

Automatic Headlamp System
When it is dark enough outside and the exterior lamp control is in the automatic position, the headlamps come on automatically. The vehicle has a light sensor on top of the instrument panel. Make sure it is not covered, or the headlamps will be on when they are not needed. The system may als ...

Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement
Preliminary Procedure Remove the tail lamps. Refer to Tail Lamp Replacement. Rear Bumper Fascia Retainer (Qty: 2) Rear Wheelhouse Liner Bolt (Qty: 6) Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section. Tighten 2.5 N·m (23 lb in) Rear Bumper Fascia Procedure Pull th ...

SIR Identification Views
The SIR Identification Views shown below illustrate the approximate location of all SIR components available for the vehicle. This will assist in determining the appropriate SIR Disabling and Enabling for a given service procedure, refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling. Front End Sensor-- ...

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