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 (MIG-Brazing)
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the
regional mandatory joining methods are allowed. ...
Installation Procedure
Create 8 24 mm (5/16 x 15/16 in) slots for MIG-brazing along the edges
of the underbody rear side rail reinforcement as noted from
the original panel.
Clean and prepare the attaching&nb ...
Other materials:
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
These vehicle accessories may be used for up to 10 minutes after the engine is
turned off:
• Audio System
• Power Windows
• Sunroof
The power windows and sunroof will continue to work for up to 10 minutes or until
any door is opened. The radio will work when the key is in ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCE ...
Odometer
The odometer shows how far the vehicle has been driven, in either kilometers
or miles.
This vehicle has a tamper-resistant odometer. The digital odometer will read
999,999 if it is turned back.
If the vehicle needs a new odometer installed, it must be set to the mileage
total of the old odom ...
Vehicle Alarm System
This vehicle has a theft alarm system.
Arming the System
To arm the system, use the power door lock switch or the RKE transmitter to lock
the vehicle while exiting with the vehicle turned off.
The alarm arms after about 30 seconds after all the doors have been closed.
Press again and the syst ...
