Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning in the Preface section.
Warning: Refer to Collision Sectioning 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.
- Create cut lines on the quarter outer panel.
Note: Do not damage any inner panels or reinforcements.
- Cut the panel where sectioning is to be performed.
- Open the wheelhouse flanging.
- Locate and mark all the necessary factory welds of the quarter outer panel.
- Drill all factory welds. Note the number and location of welds for installation of the service assembly.
- Remove the damaged quarter outer panel.
Quarter Outer Panel Sectioning (MIG-Brazing)
Special Tools
BO-6396 Bonding Pliers
BO-6392 Flanging Tool Kit
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the
regional m ...
Installation Procedure
Cut the quarter outer panel in corresponding locations to fit the
remaining original panel. The sectioning joint should be trimmed to
allow a gap of one-and-one-half-times the metal thickn ...
Other materials:
Filling the Tank
WARNING
Fuel vapors and fuel fires burn violently and can cause injury or death.
• To help avoid injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions
on the fuel pump island.
• Turn off the engine when refueling.
• Keep sparks, flames, and smoking materials away from fuel.
• Do no ...
Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking
the Vehicle.
Remove the front tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel
Removal and Installation.
Stabilizer Shaft Link Nut (Qty: 2)
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Pr ...
Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Centering
Caution: The new SIR coil assembly will be centered. Improper
alignment of the SIR coil assembly may damage the unit, causing an
inflatable restraint malfunction.
Verify the following conditions before centering the supplemental
inflatable restraint (SIR) steering wheel module co ...
