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 rear compartment floor panel.
- Note the number and location of weld studs for installation of the service assembly.
- Drill all factory welds. Note the number and location of welds for installation of the service assembly.
- Remove the damaged rear compartment floor panel.
Rear Compartment Floor Panel Sectioning (MAG-Welding)
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the
regional mandatory joining methods are allowed. ...
Installation Procedure
Align the rear compartment floor panel.
Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding along the edges of the rear compartment
floor panel as noted from the original panel.
Clean and prepare th ...
Other materials:
Front Floor Console Storage Tray Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the automatic or manual transmission control lever trim cover. Refer
to Automatic or Manual Transmission Control Lever
Trim Cover Replacement
Front Floor Console Storage Tray Screw (Qty: 2)
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Tighte ...
Steering Gear Boot Replacement
Special Tools
CH-804 Drive Axle Seal Clamp Pliers
Removal Procedure
Remove the steering linkage outer tie rod. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer
Tie Rod Replacement.
Remove the steering linkage inner tie rod nut (1).
Remove the steering gear outer boot clamp (2).
Loosen the st ...
Center Console Storage
The center console storage has a storage area under the armrest. Pull up on the
latch on the front of the armrest to access.
Pull up on the latch and slide the center console armrest to adjust the position.
Return the armrest to the rear position to access the storage area.
There may be an a ...
