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 Belts
This section of the manual describes how to use safety belts properly. It also
describes some things not to do with safety belts.
WARNING
Do not let anyone ride where a safety belt cannot be worn properly. In a crash,
if you or your passenger(s) are not wearing safety belts, injuries can be mu ...
Remote Vehicle Start
For vehicles with this feature, the engine can be started from outside the vehicle.
Starting the Vehicle
1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle.
2. Press and release .
3. Immediately after completing Step 2, press and hold
for at least two seconds or until the
turn signal lamps flash.
Wh ...
Shifting out of Park
This vehicle is equipped with an automatic transmission shift lock control system.
The shift lock is designed to:
• Prevent ignition key removal unless the shift lever is in P (Park) with the shift
lever button fully released.
• Prevent movement of the shift lever out of P (Park) unless the ig ...
