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 bumper impact bar stud plate.
Note: Note the number and location of welds for installation of the service assembly.
- Drill all factory welds.
- Remove the rear bumper impact bar stud plate.
Rear Bumper Impact Bar Stud Plate 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 brazing.
Apply structural adhesive to the attaching surfaces.
Position the rear bumper impact bar stud plate on the vehicle.
Verify ...
Other materials:
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
To adjust the inside rearview mirror, hold the rearview mirror in the center
and move it to view the area behind the vehicle.
For vehicles with an automatic dimming rearview mirror, the mirror will automatically
reduce the glare from the headlamps from behind.
The dimming feature and the indic ...
Installation Procedure
Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding along the edges of the front
compartment upper side rail as noted from the original panel.
Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.
Position the front compartment upper side rail on the vehicle.
Verify the fit of the fr ...
Front End Upper Tie Bar Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia
Replacement
Remove the radiator support bracket. Refer to Radiator Support Bracket
Replacement
Remove the radiator grille reinforcement support. Refer to Radiator
Grille Reinforcement Suppor ...
