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 rear end panel plate.
Note: Note the number and location of welds for installation of the service assembly.
- Drill all factory welds.
- Remove the underbody rear side rail reinforcement
Underbody Rear Side Rail Reinforcement Replacement (MIG-Brazing)
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the
regional mandatory joining methods are allowed. ...
Installation Procedure
Create 8 24 mm (5/16 x 15/16 in) slots for MIG-brazing along the edges
of the underbody rear side rail reinforcement as noted from
the original panel.
Clean and prepare the attaching&nb ...
Other materials:
Rear Side Door Outside Handle Rod Adjustment
Removal Procedure
Remove the rear door water deflector as needed. Refer to Rear Side Door
Water Deflector Replacement.
Use a flat-head tool to open the clip from the threaded rod connecting
the lock to the outside handle.
Adjust the travel of the handle by removing the threaded rod ...
Ultrasonic Parking Assist
The Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system assists the driver with parking
and avoiding objects while in R (Reverse). URPA operates at speeds less than 8 km/h
(5 mph). The sensors on the rear bumper detect objects up to 2.5m (8 ft) behind
the vehicle, and at least 20 cm (8 in) off the gr ...
License Plate Lamp
To replace the license plate lamp bulb:
1. Remove the two screws from the license plate lamp assembly.
2. Turn and pull the license plate lamp assembly down.
3. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull straight out of the lamp assembly.
4. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out of ...
