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.

6. Locate and mark all the necessary factory welds of the roof panel front bracket right (1).
7. Drill all factory welds. Note the number and location of welds for installation of the service assembly.

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

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

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

12. Remove the damaged roof front header panel.