Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair 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.
- Locate and mark all factory welds.
- Drill all factory welds. Note the number and location of welds for installation of the service assembly.
- Cut the adhesive with an appropriate tool.
- Remove the damaged roof panel (1).
Roof Outer Panel Replacement (MIG-Brazing)
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the
regional mandatory joining methods are allowed. ...
Installation Procedure
Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.
Apply one-part windshield urethane adhesive as noted from the original
panel.
Position the roof panel (1) on the
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Other materials:
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
A computer system called OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) monitors
the operation of the vehicle to ensure emissions are at acceptable levels, helping
to maintain a clean environment.
The malfunction indicator lamp comes on when the vehicle is placed in ON/RUN
for key access or ...
Front Side Door Adjustment
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the front wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner
Replacement.
Front Side Door
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Procedure
Loosen the front side door hinge bolt (Qty: 4) to adjust the front
side door.
Adjust the ...
Paint Gauges
Paint thickness gauge. measure the total thickness of the vehicle finish. It
is important to accurately measure the thickness of the finish on
each vehicle as the thickness of the finish will vary on each vehicle. Use a
paint gauge before the sanding process in order to accurately
measure how ...
