Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual

Removal Procedure

9steps
~54min
2/5difficulty
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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.

  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. Removal Procedure
  6. Create cut lines on the front compartment front rail.
    Chevrolet Cruze. Removal Procedure

Note: Do not damage internal reinforcement of front compartment side rail.

  1. Cut the panel where sectioning is to be performed.
Chevrolet Cruze. Removal Procedure

Note: Left side only.

  1. Locate and mark all the necessary factory welds of the front compartment front rail.
  2. Drill all factory welds. Note the number and location of welds for installation of the service assembly.
    Chevrolet Cruze. Removal Procedure
  3. Remove the damaged front compartment front rail.

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