Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: 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 Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Tighten 2.5 N·m(23 lb in)
- Front Bumper Fascia Bolt (Qty: 2) Tighten 9 N·m(80 lb in)
- Front Bumper Fascia Retainer (Qty: 4)
- Front Bumper Fascia Lower Stiffener Bolt (Qty: 3)
Tip
Only loosen the bolts.
Tighten 2.5 N·m (23 lb in)
- Front Bumper Fascia
Procedure
- Unclip from front bumper fascia guides
- Pull forward to remove the front bumper fascia.
- Disconnect any electrical connectors.
- Transfer parts as needed.
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: ...
Front Bumper Fascia Guide Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement.
Front Bumper Fascia Guide Rivet (Qty: 2)
Headlamp Bolt
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution ...
Other materials:
Recreational Vehicle Towing
Recreational vehicle towing refers to towing the vehicle behind another vehicle
– such as behind a motor home. The two most common types of recreational vehicle
towing are known as dinghy towing and dolly towing. Dinghy towing is towing the
vehicle with all four wheels on the ground. Dolly tow ...
Tracing Powder or Chalk Test
Clean the weatherstrips and the contact surfaces with cleaning solvent.
Apply powder or chalk in an unbroken line to the contact surface of the
weatherstrip surrounding the perimeter of the suspected
areas.
Close the panel completely without slamming the panel. Closing the panel
comple ...
Installation Procedure
Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding along the edges of the rear bumper
impact bar stud plate as noted from the original panel.
Note: If the location of the original plug weld holes can
not be determined, space the plug weld holes every 40 mm (1½ in).
Clean and prepare the ...
