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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 Collision Sectioning 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 of the roof panel front bracket right (1).
  2. Drill all factory welds. Note the number and location of welds for installation of the service assembly.

  1. Remove the roof panel front bracket right (1).
  2. Proceed the same way with the roof panel front bracket left.

  1. Create cut lines on the roof front header panel.

  1. Cut the panel where sectioning is to be performed.

  1. Remove the damaged roof front header panel.
Roof Front Header Panel Replacement (MAG-Welding)
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the regional mandatory joining methods are allowed. ...

Installation Procedure
Cut the roof front header 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 th ...

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Rear Side Door Replacement
Preliminary Procedure Remove the rear side door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Replacement. Rear Side Door Check Link Bolt Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section. Procedure Remove the water deflector Disconnect the door electrical connector. Suppo ...

Safety Belt Reminders
Driver Safety Belt Reminder Light There is a driver safety belt reminder light on the instrument cluster. When the vehicle is started, this light flashes and a chime may come on to remind the driver to fasten their safety belt. Then the light stays on solid until the belt is buckled. This c ...

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. Position the front compartment upper side rail on the vehicle. Verify the fit of the fr ...

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