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 rear side rail.
Note: Do not damage any other panels or reinforcements.
- Cut the panel where sectioning is to be performed.
- Locate and mark all the necessary factory welds of the rear side rail.
- Drill all factory welds. Note the number and location of welds for installation of the service assembly.
- Remove the damaged rear side rail.
Rear Rail Sectioning (MAG-Welding)
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the
regional mandatory joining methods are allowed. ...
Installation Procedure
Cut the rear side rail 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 thickness a ...
Other materials:
Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement
Windshield Washer Arm Finish Cap
Tip
Use a small flat-bladed tool to remove finish cap.
Special Tools
BO-6626 Wiper Arm Puller
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Windshield Washer Arm Nut
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Procedure
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Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread
shoulder and maximum section width. For example:
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
The following information relates to the system developed by the United States
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ...
Installation Procedure
Create 5 x 18 mm (4/16 x 11/16 in) slots for MIG-brazing along the edges
of the tail lamp pocket as noted f rom the
original panel.
Note:
Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for brazing.
Position the tail lamp pocket on the vehicle.
Verify the fit of the ta ...
