Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Removal Procedure

Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual / Body repair / Collision Repair / Rear Wheelhouse Panel Replacement (MAG-Welding) / 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 inner wheelhouse.

Note: Note the number and location of welds for installation of the service assembly.

Drill all factory welds.

Remove the rear inner wheelhouse.

Rear Wheelhouse 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 rear inner wheelhouse as noted from the original panel. Note: If the location of the original plug weld holes can not be det ...

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Removal Procedure
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 ...

Bluetooth (Voice Recognition)
Using Voice Recognition To use voice recognition, press the button located on the steering wheel. Use the commands below for the various voice features. For additional information, say “Help” while you are in a voice recognition menu. Pairing A Bluetooth-enabled cell phone must be paired to ...

Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement
Preliminary Procedures Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Remove the front floor console assembly. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement. Remove the radio assembly. Refer to Radio Replacement. Remove the driver information display bezel. Refer ...