Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Cracked Window Warning in the Preface section.
Warning: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning in the Preface section.
Note: Position the vehicle on level ground and move the front
wheels to the straight-ahead position.
- Disconnect battery.
- Remove quarter window garnish molding. Refer to Windshield Garnish
Molding Replacement.
- Disconnect the rear window radio antenna connector
- Disconnect the electrical connectors from the rear window defogger bus
bars.
- Cover the following parts to protect from the broken glass:
- Upper dash pad
- Seats and carpeting

- Use BO-46974 system to remove the rear window
- Take the diagonal measurement (1) of the rear window.
- Cut cutting wire into four times lengths
Approximately 5400 mm (212.597 in), the circumference of the corresponding
roll of wire is approximately 1000 mm (39.369 in).

- Heat the awl with a suitable tool.
- Stick the awl through the adhesive bed in the area of the lower C-pillar
(1).
Note: Ensure that the rear window is not damaged in the
process. Otherwise, stress cracks could form in the rear window. Mask off
the area with fabric tape (1).
- Pull the wire through.
- Thread both ends of the cutting wire (3) in the bores of the piercing
awl (2) and bend them.
- Use the piercing awl to pull the cutting wire to the center of the rear
window.

- Lay the wire under the rear window all
the way round.
Pull the remaining wire into the interior.
Note: The cutting wire (1) should be rolled in beneath the rubber
window seal (2) at the rear window.

- Place the winch with two winding heads in the vehicle.
Note: Ensure that the cutting wire is fitted correctly to the winch
deflection roller.
- Position the winch vertically at the same height as the C-pillar (2).
- Attach the cutting wire to the winch (1).
- Insert transfer ratchet and pre-tension cutting wire.
- Cut out rear window.
- Cut out the rear window until the cutting wire is level with the winch.
- Arrow shows the path taken by the cutting wire.

- Place the winch with two winding heads in the vehicle.
Note: Ensure that the cutting wire is fitted correctly to the winch
deflection roller.
- Position the winch (2) in the area of the roof frame.
- Insert transfer ratchet and pre-tension cutting wire (1).
- Cut out rear window.
Note: Increased cutting effort is required in the area of the rear
window radius.
- Cut out the rear window until the cutting wire is level with the winch.
- Arrow shows the path taken by the cutting wire.
- Cut out the rear window until the cutting wire is level with the winch.

- Place the winch with two winding heads
in the vehicle.
Note: Ensure Check that the cutting wire is laid correctly
to the winch deflection roller.
- Position winch in the middle area of rear window (2).
- Insert transfer ratchet and pre-tension cutting wire (1).
- Cut out rear window.
- Cut out the rear window until the cutting wire is level with the winch.
- Arrow shows the path taken by the cutting wire.

- Position the winch with one winding head in the vehicle.
Note: Ensure that the cutting wire is fitted correctly to the winch
deflection roller.
- The winch with 2 winding heads (1) stays in the position.
- Position winch with one winding head (2) in the area of the lower
C-pillar.
- Thread the second end of the wire (3).
- Insert transfer ratchet and pre-tension cutting wire.
- Cut out rear window.
Note: Increased cutting effort is required in the area of the rear
window radius.
- Cut out the rear window until the cutting wire is level with the winch.
- Arrow shows the path taken by the cutting wire.

- Position the winch with one winding head
in the vehicle.
Note: Check that the cutting wire is laid correctly at the winch
deflection roller.
- Position the winch with one winding head (1) in the upper area of the
rear window.
- Insert transfer ratchet and pre-tension cutting wire (2).
- Cut out rear window.
Note: Increased cutting effort is required in the area of the rear
window radius.
- Cut out the rear window until the cutting wire is level with the winch.
- Arrow shows the path taken by the cutting wire.

- Position the winch with one winding head in the vehicle.
Note: Increase that the cutting wire is laid correctly to the winch
deflection roller.
- Position winch with one winding head (1) next to winch with two winding
heads so that the cutting wire crosses (2).
- Insert transfer ratchet and pre-tension cutting wire.
- Cut out rear window.
- Cut out the rear window until the cutting wire (2) has cut through the
adhesive bed completely.
- Arrow shows the path taken by the cutting wire.
- Remove glass removal system.
- Fit BO-641 holder
- Remove windshield.
Note: Second mechanic required.

- Cut out the adhesive tape with the knife provided (1) to within 1 mm
(0.039 in).
- Repair any paint damage.
Using a touch-up pen to match the color of the vehicle, repair any paint
damage.
- If the rear window rubber is damaged, replace with a new one.
- Cut off the adhesive bead on the glass pane.
Cut out the adhesive tape with the knife provided (1) to within 1 mm (0.039
in).
Special Tools
BO-46974 Glass removal system
BO-641 Suction Holder
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools. ...
Remove all mounds or loose pieces of urethane adhesive from the
pinch-weld area.
Inspect for any of the following problems in order to help prevent
future breakage of the window:
High ...
Other materials:
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
To adjust the inside rearview mirror, hold the rearview mirror in the center
and move it to view the area behind the vehicle.
For vehicles with an automatic dimming rearview mirror, the mirror will automatically
reduce the glare from the headlamps from behind.
The dimming feature and the indic ...
Braking
Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. Deciding to push the
brake pedal is perception time. Actually doing it is reaction time.
Average driver reaction time is about three-quarters of a second. In that time,
a vehicle moving at 100 km/h (60 mph) travels 20m (66 ft), which co ...
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light
The StabiliTrak or Traction Control System (TCS) indicator/warning light comes
on briefly when the engine is started.
If the light does not come on, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer.
If the system is working normally, the indicator light turns off.
If the light is on and not flashing, ...