Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: 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 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.
- Create cut lines on the front compartment upper side rail.
Note: Do not damage any inner panels or reinforcements.
- Cut the panel where sectioning is to be performed.
- Locate and mark all the necessary factory welds of the front compartment upper side rail.
- Drill all factory welds. Note the number and location of welds for installation of the service assembly.
- Remove the damaged front 10. compartment upper side rail.
Front Compartment Upper Side Rail Sectioning (MIG-Brazing)
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the
regional mandatory joining methods are allowed. ...
Installation Procedure
Cut the front compartment upper side rail in corresponding locations to
fit the remaining original panel. The sectioning joint should
be trimmed to allow a gap of one-and-one-half-times th ...
Other materials:
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 Bat ...
Recommended Fuel
Use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 87 or higher. If
the octane rating is less than 87, an audible knocking noise, commonly referred
to as spark knock, might be heard when driving.
If this occurs, use a gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher as soon as possible.
If hea ...
Radio Frequency Statement
This vehicle has systems that operate on a radio frequency that comply with Part
15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and with Industry Canada
Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. The device may not cause harmful interferenc ...
