Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual

Removal Procedure

11steps
~66min
3/5difficulty
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  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.
    Chevrolet Cruze. Front End Upper Tie Bar Replacement (MAG-Welding)
  6. Locate and mark all the necessary factory welds of the front end sheet metal cross panel reinforcement (1).
  7. Drill all factory welds. Note the number and location of welds for installation of the service assembly.
    Chevrolet Cruze. Front End Upper Tie Bar Replacement (MAG-Welding)
  8. Remove the front end sheet metal cross panel reinforcement (1).
  9. Drill all factory welds.
    Chevrolet Cruze. Front End Upper Tie Bar Replacement (MAG-Welding)
  10. Grind factory welds of the front end upper tie bar.
    Chevrolet Cruze. Front End Upper Tie Bar Replacement (MAG-Welding)
  11. Remove the front end upper tie bar (1).

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