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 end panel plate.
Note: Note the number and location of welds for installation of the service assembly.
- Drill all factory welds.
- Remove the underbody rear side rail reinforcement.
Underbody Rear Side Rail Reinforcement Replacement (MAG-Welding)
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the
regional mandatory joining methods are allowed. ...
Installation Procedure
Note: If the location of the original plug weld holes can
not be determined, space the plug weld holes every 40 mm (1½ in).
Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding along the edges of th ...
Other materials:
Installation Procedure
Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding along the edges of the front
wheelhouse panel rear reinforcement as noted from the original
panel.
Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding where front wheelhouse front panel
and front wheelhouse panel rear reinforcement overlap ...
Instrument Panel Upper Compartment Replacement
Instrument Panel Upper Compartment Screw (Qty: 2)
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Procedure
Before removing the instrument panel upper compartment screws, remove mat.
Tighten
2.5 N·m (23 lb in)
Instrument Panel Upper Compartment Assembly
...
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 ...
