Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Front Bumper Energy Absorber Bracket Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the front bumper fascia opening cover. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Opening Lower Cover Replacement
- Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Bolt Front
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Tighten 160 N·m (119 lb ft) Note: Do NOT reuse the old bolt.
- Front Bumper Energy Absorber Bracket Bolt
Tip
For removal only loosen the bolt.
Tighten
22 N·m (17 lb ft)
- Front Bumper Energy Absorber Bracket
Note: Secure the drivetrain and front suspension frame with hydraulic jack.
Front Bumper Impact Bar Replacement
The front bumper impact bar is welded on, and must be replaced at the factory welds to retain structure integrity. Refer to Front Bumper Impact Bar Replacement.
Bumpers and Fascias
Specifications
Front Bumper Energy Absorber Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement.
Front Bumper Energy Absorber
P ...
Front Bumper Fascia Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the front bumper fascia opening cover. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia
Opening Lower Cover Replacement.
Front Wheelhouse Liner Bolt (Qty: 8)
Caution: Refer to Fa ...
Other materials:
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps
1. Parking/Turn Signal Lamp
2. High-Beam Headlamp/ Low-Beam Headlamp and DRL
High-Beam Headlamp/ Low-Beam Headlamp and DRL
1. Open the hood
2. For the driver side bulb, remove the windshield washer bottle filler neck by
firmly pulling it straight up and out of the bottle.
3. Remove the co ...
Installation Procedure
Prepare all mating surfaces as necessary
Align the body lock pillar outer panel reinforcement.
Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding along the edges of the body lock
pillar outer panel reinforcement as noted from the original
panel.
Clean and prepare the attaching surfac ...
Installation Procedure
Create 6 x 20 mm (4/16 x 12/16 in) slots for MIG-brazing along the edges
of the rear inner wheelhouse as noted from the original
panel.
Note: If the location of the original plug weld holes can
not be determined, space the slots every 40 mm (1½ in).
Clean and prepare the ...