Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: 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 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 hinge pillar body.
- Drill all factory welds. Note the number and location of welds for installation of the service assembly.
- Remove the damaged front hinge pillar body reinforcement
Body Hinge Pillar Lower Reinforcement Replacement (MIG-Brazing)
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the
regional mandatory joining methods are allowed. ...
Installation Procedure
Prepare all mating surfaces as necessary.
Align the front hinge pillar body reinforcement.
Create 6 x 20 mm (4/16 x 12/16 in) slots for MIG-brazing in locations
where you can not app ...
Other materials:
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 Bat ...
Installation Procedure
Remove all mounds or loose pieces of urethane adhesive from the
pinch-weld area.
Inspect for any of the following problems in order to help prevent
future breakage of the window:
High weld
Solder spots
Hardened sealer
Any other obstruction or irregularity in the pinch-weld fla ...
Pictures
Pictures can only be viewed using USB devices. If pictures are on an SD card,
transfer to a USB device or use a USB-SD adapter. File sizes above approximately
four mega pixels may not show. Only jpeg, bmp, gif, and png files are supported.
1. Press the Pictures screen button on the Home Page.
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