Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Forward Lamp Wiring Harness Replacement
Preliminary Procedures
- Remove the front bumper. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement.
- Remove the headlamp. Refer to Headlamp Replacement.
- Using a scan tool, check for DTCs.
Forward Lamp Wiring Harness
Tip
- Create a work area large enough to lay out the new and old wiring harnesses.
- Use care when removing inaccessible harness retainers. Replacement retainers may not be available.
- Compare the new and old wiring harnesses for the same part number, the same number of wiring harness connectors, the same pin settings, and the same harness retainers.
- Follow a logical order of steps during the replacement to ensure proper installation of the harness.
Rear License Plate Lamp Replacement
- Rear License Plate Lamp Screw (Qty: 2)
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Tighten 3 N·m (27 lb in)
- Rear License Plate Lamp
Tip
Rotate the left corner of the lamp assembly upward and pull the right side down out from the rear bumper fascia opening.
- Rear License Plate Lamp Socket
Tip
Rotate the lamp socket counterclockwise and remove.
- Rear License Plate Lamp Bulb
Tip
Service the bulb, as needed.
Backup Lamp Replacement
Preliminary Procedures
Remove the rear compartment sill trim plate. Refer to Rear Compartment
Sill Trim Plate Replacement.
Disconnect the electrical harness connector from the backu ...
Tail Lamp Replacement
Preliminary Procedures
Open and support the rear compartment
lid.
Remove the body side trim panel replacement in order to expose the tail
lamp pocket nuts. Refer to Body Side Tr ...
Other materials:
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 ...
Installation Procedure
Cut the front compartment front 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 the metal thickness at the
sectioning joint.
Create a 50 mm (2 in) backing plate from the unused porti ...
Exterior Windnoise
Warning: Refer to Assistant Driving Warning in the Preface section.
Exterior windnoise is louder when the vehicle is driven with one or more
windows down. Exterior windnoise occurs when air passes over
the body panels, the seams, or the openings. Use the following items during the
test drive i ...
