Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Collision Repair
Specifications
Point-to-point measurements are for reference only. All measurements are given in millimeters. Use these measurements for diagnosing and estimating. Point-to-point measurements are duplicated with tram bar pointers set at equal lengths. All die marks, holes, slots, and fasteners are measured to the center. All dimensions are symmetrical unless otherwise specified
Point-to-Point Measurements
Front End
Engine Compartment
Front End Lower
Rear End Lower
Rear End
Side
Front Seat Mounting Points
Structure Identification
View Front
View Rear
- Overlap/Backing Plate Sectioning (Welding)
- Front Bumper Impact Bar Replacement
- Headlamp Mount Panel Replacement (MAG-Welding)
- Headlamp Mount Panel Replacement (MIG-Brazing)
- Front End Upper Tie Bar Support Sectioning (MAG Welding)
- Front End Upper Tie Bar Support Sectioning (MIG Brazing)
- Front End Upper Tie Bar Replacement (MAG-Welding)
- Front End Upper Tie Bar Replacement (MIG-Brazing)
- Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Front Support Replacement (MAG-Welding)
- Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Front Support Replacement (MIG-Brazing)
- Front Wheelhouse Front Panel Replacement (MAG-Welding)
- Front Wheelhouse Front Panel Replacement (MIG-Brazing)
- Front Wheelhouse Panel Replacement (MAG-Welding)
- Front Wheelhouse Panel Replacement (MIG-Brazing)
- Front Wheelhouse Panel Rear Reinforcement Replacement (MAG-Welding)
- Front Wheelhouse Panel Rear Reinforcement Replacement (MIG-Brazing)
- Front Compartment Upper Side Rail Replacement (MAG-Welding)
- Front Compartment Upper Side Rail Replacement (MIG-Brazing)
- Front Compartment Upper Side Rail Sectioning (MAG-Welding)
- Front Compartment Upper Side Rail Sectioning (MIG-Brazing)
- Front Compartment Side Rail Sectioning (Long, MAG-Welding)
- Front Compartment Side Rail Sectioning (Long, MIG-Brazing)
- Front Compartment Side Rail Sectioning (Short, MAG-Welding)
- Front Compartment Side Rail Sectioning (Short, MIG-Brazing)
- Front Hinge Pillar Body Sectioning (MAG-Welding)
- Front Hinge Pillar Body Sectioning (MIG-Brazing)
- Body Hinge Pillar Lower Reinforcement Replacement (MAG-Welding)
- Body Hinge Pillar Lower Reinforcement Replacement (MIG-Brazing)
- Roof Outer Panel Replacement (MAG-Welding)
- Roof Outer Panel Replacement (MIG-Brazing)
- Roof Front Header Panel Replacement (MAG-Welding)
- Roof Front Header Panel Replacement (MIG-Brazing)
- Roof Rear Header Panel Replacement (MAG-Welding)
- Roof Rear Header Panel Replacement (MIG-Brazing)
- Rocker Inner Panel Replacement (MAG-Welding)
- Rocker Inner Panel Replacement (MIG-Brazing)
- Body Lock Pillar Outer Panel Sectioning (MAG-Welding)
- Body Lock Pillar Outer Panel Sectioning (MIG-Brazing)
- Body Lock Pillar Outer Panel Reinforcement Replacement (MAG-Welding)
- Body Lock Pillar Outer Panel Reinforcement Replacement (MIG-Brazing)
- Body Lock Pillar Inner Panel Replacement (MAG-Welding)
- Body Lock Pillar Inner Panel Replacement (MIG-Brazing)
- Rocker Outer Panel Sectioning (MAG-Welding)
- Rocker Outer Panel Sectioning (MIG-Brazing)
- Body Side Outer Panel Reinforcement Replacement (MAG-Welding)
- Body Side Outer Panel Reinforcement Replacement (MIG-Brazing)
- Body Side Inner Panel Sectioning (MAG-Welding)
- Body Side Inner Panel Sectioning (MIG-Brazing)
- Body Side Outer Lower Panel Replacement (MAG-Welding)
- Body Side Outer Lower Panel Replacement (MIG-Brazing)
- Rear Compartment Floor Panel Sectioning (MAG-Welding)
- Rear Compartment Floor Panel Sectioning (MIG-Brazing)
- Rear Wheelhouse Panel Replacement (MAG-Welding)
- Rear Wheelhouse Panel Replacement (MIG-Brazing)
- Quarter Outer Panel Sectioning (MAG-Welding)
- Quarter Outer Panel Sectioning (MIG-Brazing)
- Body Rear End Panel Replacement (MAG-Welding)
- Body Rear End Panel Replacement (MIG-Brazing)
- Rear Bumper Impact Bar Stud Plate Replacement (MAG-Welding)
- Rear Bumper Impact Bar Stud Plate Replacement (MIG-Brazing)
- Front Side Door Outer Panel Replacement (MAG-Welding)
- Front Side Door Outer Panel Replacement (MIG-Brazing)
- Rear Side Door Outer Panel Replacement (MAG-Welding)
- Rear Side Door Outer Panel Replacement (MIG-Brazing)
- Rear Rail Sectioning (MAG-Welding)
- Rear Rail Sectioning (MIG-Brazing)
- Underbody Rear Side Rail Reinforcement Replacement (MAG-Welding)
- Underbody Rear Side Rail Reinforcement Replacement (MIG-Brazing)
- Rear Floor Panel Filler Replacement (MAG-Welding)
- Rear Floor Panel Filler Replacement (MIG-Brazing)
- Tail Lamp Pocket Replacement (MAG-Welding)
- Tail Lamp Pocket Replacement (MIG-Brazing)
- Dual Phase Steel
- High Strength Low Alloy Steel
- Mild Steel
- Ultra High Strength Dual Phase Steel
Rear Bumper Impact Bar Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the rear bumper fascia. Refer to Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement.
Rear Bumper Energy Absorber Nut (Qty: 6)
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface sec ...
Overlap/Backing Plate Sectioning (Welding)
Warning: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning in
the Preface section.
Fit the service panel to the vehicle to ensure a proper fit.
Measure and mark a line at th ...
Other materials:
Hood Primary Latch Release Cable Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Remove hood primary latch release cable handle. Refer to Hood Primary
Latch Release Cable Handle Replacement.
Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement
Remove the radiator grille support. Refer to Radiator Grille
Reinforcem ...
New Vehicle Break-In
Notice: The vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in. But it will
perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines:
• Do not drive at any one constant speed, fast or slow, for the first 805 km (500
mi).
Do not make full-throttle starts. Avoid downshifting to brake or slow the v ...
Steering Gear Boot Replacement
Special Tools
CH-804 Drive Axle Seal Clamp Pliers
Removal Procedure
Remove the steering linkage outer tie rod. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer
Tie Rod Replacement.
Remove the steering linkage inner tie rod nut (1).
Remove the steering gear outer boot clamp (2).
Loosen the st ...
