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.
Note: Front wheelhouse rear panel brace (1) remains to the body.
- Locate and mark all the necessary factory welds of the front wheelhouse.
- Drill all factory welds. Note the number and location of welds for installation of the service assembly.
- Cut the adhesive in the front area (1) and where the front wheelhouse and the front compartment side rail overlap (2) with an appropriate tool.
- Remove the front wheelhouse.
Front Wheelhouse Panel Replacement (MAG-Welding)
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the
regional mandatory joining methods are allowed. ...
Installation Procedure
Remove the front wheelhouse rear panel brace (1) from service panel.
Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding instead of the adhesive noted from
the front area of the original panel.
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Other materials:
Brake Drum Replacement
Special Tools
CH 41013 Rotor Resurfacing Kit
CH 42450-A Wheel Hub Resurfacing Kit
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning in the Preface section.
Check to ensure that the park brake is fully released
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Steering Wheel Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement
Removal Procedure
Warning: When carrying a live inflator module, make sure the bag opening
is pointed away from you. This minimizes the chance of injury
in the case of an accidental deployment. Never carry the inflator module by the
wires. Never carry the inflator module by the connector on
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Heated Front Seats
WARNING
If you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin, the seat heater
may cause burns. To reduce the risk of burns, people with such a condition should
use care when using the seat heater, especially for long periods of time. Do not
place anything on the seat that insulates again ...
