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 (MIG-Brazing)
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:
Rear Side Door Window Adjustment
Warning: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning in the Preface
section.
Warning: Refer to Express Window Down Warning in the Preface section.
Preliminary Procedures
Remove the rear side door trim. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim
Replacement.
Remove the water deflector. ...
Installation Procedure
Cut the front end upper tie bar 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 at the
sectioning joint.
Create a 50 mm (2 in) backing plate from the unused portion of ...
Front Floor Console Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the instrument panel lower trim panel - left side. Refer to
Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Replacement - Left
Side
Remove the instrument panel lower trim panel - right side. Refer to
Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Replacement - Right
Side
Remo ...
