Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Removal Procedure

Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual / Body repair / Collision Repair / Rear Bumper Impact Bar Stud Plate Replacement (MIG-Brazing) / 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 ...

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Service
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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 Batter ...

Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement
Preliminary Procedure Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling. Windshield Garnish Molding Assembly Procedure Loosen tether clip and steel clips. Disconnect electrical connector. The tether clip at the upper portion of the garnish molding MUST be repla ...