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 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 ...
Other materials:
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Reconnection
Removal Procedure
Turn on the radio and record all of the customer radio station presets.
Ensure that all lamps and accessories are turned off.
Turn the ignition OFF and remove the ignition key.
Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning in the Preface section.
Loosen the negati ...
Accessories and Modifications
Adding non‐dealer accessories or making modifications to the vehicle can affect
vehicle performance and safety, including such things as airbags, braking, stability,
ride and handling, emissions systems, aerodynamics, durability, and electronic systems
like antilock brakes, traction cont ...
Roof
Sunroof
The sunroof only operates when the ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCESSORY, or
when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active.
To open or close the sunroof, press the open or close sunroof switch (1) to the
first detent position.
To express open or close the sunroof with the safety f ...
