Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Front Fender Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
- Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement
- Remove front bumper fascia guide. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement
- Remove the wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement
- Remove the headlamp. Refer to Headlamp Replacement
- Remove the air inlet grille panel. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement
- Remove the front fender shipping cover. Refer to Front Fender Shipping Cover Replacement
- Remove the front fender insulator. Refer to Front Fender Insulator Replacement
- Front Fender Bolt (Qty: 7)
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Tighten 8 N·m (70 lb in)
- Front Fender Bolt
Tighten 8 N·m (70 lb in)
- Front Fender Bolt
Tip Simply loosen the bolt rather than remove.
Tighten 8 N·m(70 lb in)
- Front Fender
Front Fender Shipping Cover Replacement
- Front Fender Insulator Retainer
- Front Fender Shipping Cover
Rear Side Door Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the rear side door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim
Replacement.
Rear Side Door Check Link Bolt
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface se ...
Front Side Door Wiring Harness Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the front side door inner panel trim. Refer to Front Side Door Trim
Replacement.
Front Side Door Wiring Harness
Warning: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition a ...
Other materials:
Installation Procedure
Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding along the edges of the drivetrain
and front suspension frame front support as noted from the
original panel.
Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.
Position the drivetrain and front suspension frame front suppor ...
Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair (Base)
Warning: When applying sound deadeners, or anti-corrosion materials
due care and preventative measures must be exercised to prevent
any material from being sprayed into door and quarter panel mechanisms such as
door locks, window run channels, window regulators and
seat belt retractors, as wel ...
Low-Profile Tires
If the vehicle has P225/45R18 size tires, they are classified as low‐profile
tires. These tires are designed for very responsive driving on wet or dry pavement,
however, may produce more road noise and tend to wear faster.
Notice: Low-profile tires are more susceptible to damage from road ...