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:
Forward Lamp Wiring Harness Replacement
Preliminary Procedures
Remove the front bumper. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement.
Remove the headlamp. Refer to Headlamp Replacement.
Using a scan tool, check for DTCs.
Forward Lamp Wiring Harness
Tip
Create a work area large enough to lay out the new and old wiring
ha ...
Auxiliary Devices
If equipped, the AUX inputs are in the center console and allows portable devices
to connect to the vehicle using the 3.5 mm(1/8 in) auxiliary jack or USB port.
3.5mm Jack
Connect a 3.5mm (1/8 in) cable to the auxiliary input jack to use a portable
audio player.
Playback of an audio device th ...
Front Side Door Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the front side door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim
Replacement.
Front Side Door Check Link Bolt
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Procedure
Remove the water deflector.
Disconnect the door electrical connector.
Su ...
