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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 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. Locate and mark all the necessary factory welds of the rear end panel plate.

Note: Note the number and location of welds for installation of the service assembly.

  1. Drill all factory welds.

  1. Remove the underbody rear side rail reinforcement.
Underbody Rear Side Rail Reinforcement Replacement (MAG-Welding)
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the regional mandatory joining methods are allowed. ...

Installation Procedure
Note: If the location of the original plug weld holes can not be determined, space the plug weld holes every 40 mm (1½ in). Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding along the edges of th ...

Other materials:

Dual Phase Steel
This information provides repair recommendations and general guidelines for steel classified as Dual Phase Steel (Dual Phase Steel with a tensile strength up to and including 800 MPa), also known as DP. General Motors recommends the following when repairing or replacing this type of steel du ...

Front Lower Control Arm Bushing Replacement
Preliminary Procedure Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting  and Jacking the Vehicle. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation. Remove the lower control arm. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement. Lower Control Arm Rear Bushing ...

Forward Lamp Wiring Harness Replacement
Preliminary Procedures Remove the front bumper. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement. Remove the headlamp. Refer to Headlamp Replacement. Using a scan tool, check for DTCs. Forward Lamp Wiring Harness Tip Create a work area large enough to lay out the new and old wiring ha ...

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