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 floor panel filler.
Note: Note the number and location of welds for installation of the service assembly.
- Drill all factory welds.
- Remove the rear floor panel filler.
Rear Floor Panel Filler Replacement (MIG-Brazing)
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 braze holes every 40 mm (1½ in).
Create 5 x 18 mm (4/16 x 11/16 in) slots for MIG-brazing along ...
Other materials:
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 ...
Towing Equipment
Hitches
Use the correct hitch equipment.
See your dealer or a hitch dealer for assistance.
• The rear bumper on the vehicle is not intended for hitches. Do not attach
rental hitches or other bumper-type hitches to it. Use only a frame-mounted hitch
that does not attach to the bumper.
• ...
Maintenance Schedule
Owner Checks and Services
At Each Fuel Stop
• Check the engine oil level.
Once a Month
• Check the tire inflation pressures.
• Inspect the tires for wear.
• Check the windshield washer fluid level.
Engine Oil Change
When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON DIC message or Code 82 DIC message dis ...
