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:
Halogen Bulb Warning
Warning: Halogen bulbs contain gas under pressure. Handling a bulb
improperly could cause it to shatter into flying glass fragments. To
help avoid personal injury:
Turn off the lamp switch and allow the bulb to cool before changing
the bulb.
Leave the lamp switch OFF until the bulb chang ...
Steering Wheel Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement
Removal Procedure
Warning: When carrying a live inflator module, make sure the bag opening
is pointed away from you. This minimizes the chance of injury
in the case of an accidental deployment. Never carry the inflator module by the
wires. Never carry the inflator module by the connector on
t ...
Installation Procedure
Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding along the edges of the service
panel as noted from the original panel.
Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.
Apply one-part windshield urethane adhesive as noted
from the original panel.
Position the roof ...
