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 body lock pillar outer panel reinforcement.
- Drill all factory welds. Note the number and location of welds for installation of the service assembly.
- Remove the damaged body lock pillar outer panel reinforcement.
Body Lock Pillar Outer Panel Reinforcement Replacement (MAG-Welding)
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the
regional mandatory joining methods are allowed. ...
Installation Procedure
Prepare all mating surfaces as necessary
Align the body lock pillar outer panel reinforcement.
Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding along the edges of the body lock
pillar outer pan ...
Other materials:
Specifications
Front Door (Diesel)
65 mm
83 mm
Front Door (Diesel)
60 mm
87 mm
Rear Compartment Lid (Diesel)
122 mm
32 mm
Rear Compartment Lid (Ecoline)
162 mm
32 mm
...
Checking and Adding Power Steering Fluid
Caution: When adding fluid or making a complete fluid change, always
use the proper power steering fluid. Failure to use the proper fluid
will cause hose and seal damage and fluid leaks.
Clean the area surrounding the reservoir cap.
Remove the reservoir cap.
Inspect the power steeri ...
Restraint System
Note: If the vehicle has been in a collision, refer to Repairs and
Inspections Required After a Collision for additional information.
Vehicle has front and rear seat belts that are the primary means of occupant
restraint. Seat belts help to keep the occupants inside the
passenger compartment a ...
