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:
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.
Weld seam accordingly.
Weld seam accordingly.
Grind down weld seams as needed for related panels and components.
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Rear Side Door Wiring Harness Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the rear side door inner panel trim. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim
Replacement.
Rear Side Door Wiring Harness
Warning: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch must be
in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical
loads must be OFF befor ...
Removal Procedure
Turn the front wheels to the straight forward position and secure the
steering wheel from moving.
Remove the 2 lower steering intermediate shaft bolts (1).
Remove the steering intermediate shaft from the steering gear.
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jac ...
