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 body rear end panel.
Note: Drill factory welds in area of the rear end upper panel reinforcement (1) from above. Drill holes are necessary for later plug welds.
- Drill all factory welds. Note the number and location of welds for installation of the service assembly.
- Remove the tail lamp pocket.
Tail Lamp Pocket Replacement (MAG-Welding)
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the
regional mandatory joining methods are allowed. ...
Installation Procedure
Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding along the edges of the tail lamp
pocket as noted from the original panel.
Note:
Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.
...
Other materials:
Engine Oil
To ensure proper engine performance and long life, careful attention must be
paid to engine oil.
Following these simple, but important steps will help protect your investment:
• Always use engine oil approved to the proper specification and of the proper viscosity
grade. See “Selecting the Ri ...
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 ...
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 ...
