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 body side outer panel reinforcement.
- Drill all factory welds. Note the number and location of welds for installation of the service assembly.
- Remove the damaged body side outer panel reinforcement.
Body Side Outer Panel Reinforcement Replacement (MAG-Welding)
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the
regional mandatory joining methods are allowed. ...
Installation Procedure
Align the body side outer panel reinforcement.
Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding along the edges of the body side
outer panel reinforcement as noted from the original panel.
Clea ...
Other materials:
Mirrors
Specifications
Inside Rearview Mirror Schematics
Outside Rearview Mirror Schematics
Outside Rearview Mirror Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the front side door trim. Refer to Front Side
Door Trim Replacement.
Remove the front side door upper trim cove ...
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
The tire sealant and compressor kit is located in the trunk, under the load floor,
behind an access panel.
To remove the kit:
1. Open the trunk.
2. Turn the left knob counterclockwise and the right knob clockwise, 90 degrees,
at the same time. Then pull the access panel rearward and up to r ...
Radio Reception
Frequency interference and static can occur during normal radio reception if
items such as phone chargers, vehicle convenience accessories, and external electronic
devices are plugged into the accessory power outlet. If there is interference or
static, unplug the item from the accessory power ...
