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 body rear end panel.
Note: Drill factory welds in area of the rear end upper panel reinforcement (1) from above. Drill holes are necessary for later plug welds.
- Drill all factory welds. Note the number and location of welds for installation of the service assembly.
- Remove the tail lamp pocket.
Tail Lamp Pocket Replacement (MAG-Welding)
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the
regional mandatory joining methods are allowed. ...
Installation Procedure
Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding along the edges of the tail lamp
pocket as noted from the original panel.
Note:
Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.
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Other materials:
Safety System Check
Now and then, check that the safety belt reminder light, safety belts, buckles,
latch plates, retractors, and anchorages are all working properly.
Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts that might keep
a safety belt system from doing its job. See your dealer to have it rep ...
Water Management Description and Operation
Plenum Water Flow Direction and Cleaning
A large percentage of water will flow off the windshield area into the plenum
chamber drain system and then down the outside on the
plenum to the underside of the vehicle. To ensure that the plenum chamber water
management system performs properly, the ...
Work Stall Test Warning
Warning: One or more of the following guidelines may apply when performing
specific required tests in the work stall:
When a test requires spinning the drive wheels with the vehicle jacked up,
adhere to the following precautions:
Do not exceed 56 km/h (35 mph) when spinning one drive wheel ...
