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.
- 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.
- Create cut lines on the rear side rail.
Note: Do not damage any other panels or reinforcements.
- Cut the panel where sectioning is to be performed.
- Locate and mark all the necessary factory welds of the rear side rail.
- Drill all factory welds. Note the number and location of welds for installation of the service assembly.
- Remove the damaged rear side rail.
Rear Rail Sectioning (MAG-Welding)
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the
regional mandatory joining methods are allowed. ...
Installation Procedure
Cut the rear side rail 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 a ...
Other materials:
Charging System Light
The charging system light comes on briefly when the ignition is turned on, but
the engine is not running, as a check to show the light is working.
The light turns off when the engine is started. If it does not, have the vehicle
serviced by your dealer.
If the light stays on, or comes on whil ...
Headlamp Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the front bumper fascia upper bracket. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia
Replacement.
Headlamp Screw (Qty: 4)
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Tip
Secure the headlamp fasteners in sequence, as indicated.
Tighten
2.5 N·m (22 lb in)
...
OnStar Overview
If equipped, this vehicle has a comprehensive, in-vehicle system that can connect
to a live Advisor for Emergency, Security, Navigation, Connection, and Diagnostic
Services.
The OnStar system status light is next to the OnStar buttons. If the status light
is:
• Solid Green: System is ready ...
