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 front end sheet metal cross panel reinforcement (1).
- Drill all factory welds. Note the number and location of welds for installation of the service assembly.
- Remove the front end sheet metal cross panel reinforcement (1).
- Drill all factory welds.
- Grind factory welds of the front end upper tie bar.
- Remove the front end upper tie bar (1).
Front End Upper Tie Bar Replacement (MIG-Brazing)
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the
regional mandatory joining methods are allowed. ...
Installation Procedure
Position the front end upper tie bar (1) on the vehicle.
Verify the fit of the front end upper tie bar.
Clamp the front end upper tie bar into position.
Braze accordingly.
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Other materials:
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 the edges
of the rear floor panel filler as noted from the original
panel.
Clean and prepare ...
Hood Primary Latch Release Cable Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Remove hood primary latch release cable handle. Refer to Hood Primary
Latch Release Cable Handle Replacement.
Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement
Remove the radiator grille support. Refer to Radiator Grille
Reinforcem ...
Installation Procedure
Cut the rocker outer panel 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 the ...
