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 side outer lower panel.
Note: Note the number and location of welds for installation of the service assembly.
- Drill all factory welds.
- Remove the body side outer lower panel.
Body Side Outer Lower Panel Replacement (MAG-Welding)
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the
regional mandatory joining methods are allowed. ...
Installation Procedure
Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding along the edges of the body side
outer lower panel as noted from the original panel.
Note: If the location of the original plug weld holes can not be ...
Other materials:
Different Size Tires and Wheels
If wheels or tires are installed that are a different size than the original
equipment wheels and tires, vehicle performance, including its braking, ride and
handling characteristics, stability, and resistance to rollover may be affected.
If the vehicle has electronic systems such as antilock ...
CD Player
The CD player is capable of playing:
• Most audio CDs
• CD-R
• CD-RW
• MP3, unprotected WMA, and AAC formats
When playing any compatible recordable disc, the sound quality may be reduced
due to the disc, the method of recording, the quality of the music recorded, or
how the disc has b ...
Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Replacement - Left Side
Preliminary Procedure
Remove instrument panel lower trim pad cover - left side. Refer to
Instrument Panel Lower Trim Pad Cover Replacement.
Remove instrument panel cluster trim plate. Refer to Instrument Panel
Cluster Trim Plate Replacement.
Remove instrument panel cluster lo ...
