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.
- Create cut lines on the body lock pillar upper reinforcement (1).
Note: Do not damage any other panels or reinforcements.
- Cut the panel where sectioning is to be performed.
- Locate and mark all the necessary factory welds of the body lock pillar upper reinforcement.
- Drill all factory welds. Note the number and location of welds for installation of the service assembly.
- Remove the damaged body lock pillar upper reinforcement.
- Create cut lines on the body side inner panel.
Note: Do not damage any other panels or reinforcements.
- Cut the panel where sectioning is to be performed.
Note: Drill hidden factory welds where body side outer rear panel drain gutter (1) and body side inner panel overlap.
- Locate and mark all the necessary factory welds of the body side inner panel.
- Drill all factory welds. Note the number and location of welds for installation of the service assembly.
- Remove the damaged body side inner panel.
Body Side Inner Panel Sectioning (MAG-Welding)
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the
regional mandatory joining methods are allowed. ...
Installation Procedure
Remove rear end upper panel extension (1) from service part.
Cut
Cut the body side inner panel in corresponding locations to fit the
remaining original panel. The sectioning jo ...
Other materials:
Front Side Door Window Adjustment
Warning: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning in the Preface
section.
Warning: Refer to Express Window Down Warning in the Preface section.
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the front side door trim. Refer to Front Side Door Trim
Replacement.
Remove the water deflector. Refe ...
Rail Dust Damage Repair
Warning: Refer to Eye Protection Warning in the Preface section.
Note: If rail dust has penetrated into the basecoat, the panel
requires refinishing. Ensure all the rail dust has been removed prior to
refinishing or the rust spots will return.
Rail dust damage comes from the tiny iron particles ...
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
The vehicle has a passenger sensing system.
The instrument panel has a passenger airbag status indicator.
United States
Canada
When the vehicle is started, the passenger airbag status indicator will light
ON and OFF, or the symbol for on and off, for several seconds as a system check.
If ...
