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Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: 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.

  1. Disable the SIR System. Refer to SIR  Disabling and Enabling.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
  3. Remove all related panels and components.
  4. Visually inspect the damage. Repair as much of the damage as possible.
  5. Remove the sealers and anti-corrosion materials from the repair area, as necessary. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair.

  1. Create cut lines on the rocker outer panel.

Note: Do not damage any inner panels or reinforcements.

Note: Do not damage any inner panels or reinforcements.

  1. Cut the panel where sectioning is to be performed.

  1. Locate and mark all the necessary factory welds of the rocker outer panel.
  2. Drill all factory welds. Note the number and location of welds for installation of the service assembly.

  1. Remove the  damaged rocker outer panel.
Rocker Outer Panel Sectioning (MAG-Welding)
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the regional mandatory joining methods are allowed. ...

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 thickne ...

Other materials:

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 surfaces for brazing. Position the tail lamp pocket on the vehicle. Verify the fit of the ta ...

Hood Hold-Open Rod Replacement
Warning: Refer to Hood Hold-Open Device Warning in the Preface section. Preliminary Procedure Remove the radiator grille reinforcement support. Refer to Radiator Grille Reinforcement Support Replacement. Hood Hold Open Rod Pivot (Qty: 2) Hood Hold Open Rod ...

Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement
Preliminary Procedures Disable the SIR system. Refer   to SIR Disabling and Enabling Remove the front floor console assembly. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement. Remove the radio assembly. Refer to Radio Replacement. Remove the driver information display bezel. Refer ...

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