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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.

  1. Disable the SIR System. Refer to SIR  Disabling and Enabling.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
  3. Remove all related panels and components.
  4. Visually inspect the damage. Repair as much of the damage as possible.
  5. Remove the sealers and anti-corrosion materials from the repair area, as necessary. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair.

  1. Locate and mark all the necessary factory welds of the body rear end panel.

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

  1. Drill all factory welds.

  1. Remove the body rear end panel.
Body Rear End Panel Replacement (MIG-Brazing)
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the regional mandatory joining methods are allowed. ...

Installation Procedure
Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding. Apply structural adhesive to the attaching surfaces. Position the body rear end panel on the vehicle. Verify the fit of the body ...

Other materials:

Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
WARNING When you are doing this check, the vehicle could begin to move. You or others could be injured and property could be damaged. Make sure there is room in front of the vehicle in case it begins to roll. Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move. Park on ...

Installation Procedure
Position the front end upper tie bar (1) on the vehicle. Verify the fit of the front end upper tie bar. Clamp the front end upper tie bar into position. Weld seam accordingly. Weld seam accordingly. Grind down weld seams as needed for related panels and components. ...

Installation Procedure
Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding along the edges of the tail lamp pocket as noted  from the original panel. Note: Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding. Position the tail lamp pocket on the vehicle. Verify the fit of the tail lamp pocket. Clamp ...

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