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 (MIG-Brazing)
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the
regional mandatory joining methods are allowed. ...
Installation Procedure
Create 6 x 20 mm (4/16 x 12/16 in) slots for MIG-brazing along the edges
of the rear inner wheelhouse as noted from the original
panel.
Note: If the location of the original plug weld ...
Other materials:
Air Conditioning Evaporator Hose Assembly Replacement
Preliminary Procedures
Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
Remove the headlamp - right side. Refer to Headlamp Replacement.
Loosen power steering fluid reservoir screw.
Remove brake pipes from the dash lower extension panel.
Remove engine mount. Ref ...
Hood Adjustment
Hood
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Procedure
Loosen the hood hinge reinforcement nuts (Qty: 4).
Adjust the hood in order to obtain an even gap on both sides between the
hood and the fenders, the headlamps and
the front bumper fascia and so that the hood ...
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 Bat ...
