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. Create slots out of the drill holes for later brazing.
- 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 (MIG-Brazing)
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the
regional mandatory joining methods are allowed. ...
Installation Procedure
Create 5 x 18 mm (4/16 x 11/16 in) slots for MIG-brazing along the edges
of the tail lamp pocket as noted f rom the
original panel.
Note:
Clean and prepare the attaching surf ...
Other materials:
Rail Dust Damage Repair
Warning: Refer to Eye Protection Warning in the Preface section.
Note: If rail dust has penetrated into the basecoat, the panel
requires refinishing. Ensure all the rail dust has been removed prior to
refinishing or the rust spots will return.
Rail dust damage comes from the tiny iron particles ...
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning in the
Preface section.
Warning: Refer to Collision Sectioning 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 Dis ...
Mirror Adjustment
Exterior
Controls for the outside power mirrors are on the driver door.
1. Turn the selector switch to L (Left) or R (Right) to choose the driver or
passenger mirror.
2. Move the control to adjust the mirror.
3. Turn the selector switch to the O position to deselect the mirror.
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