Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Front Wheelhouse Panel Replacement (MAG-Welding)
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the regional mandatory joining methods are allowed.
Installation Procedure
Create 5 x 18 mm (4/16 x 11/16 in) slots for MIG-Brazing along the edges
of the front wheelhouse front panel as noted from the
original panel.
Create a 5 x 18 mm (4/16 x 11/16 in ...
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning in the
Preface section.
Warning: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning in the Preface section.
Disable the SIR Syst ...
Other materials:
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning in the
Preface section.
Warning: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning in the Preface section.
Disable the SIR System. Refer to SIR
Disabling and Enabling.
Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to ...
Installation Procedure
Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding along the edges of the front
wheelhouse panel rear reinforcement as noted from the original
panel.
Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding where front wheelhouse front panel
and front wheelhouse panel rear reinforcement overlap ...
Rear Compartment Lid Emblem/Nameplate Replacement (Bowtie)
Rear Compartment Lid Emblem Assembly
Caution: Refer to Exterior Trim Emblem Removal Caution in the
Preface section.
Procedure
The part and surface should be 21°C (70°F) prior to installation. The
vehicle should remain 21°C (70°F) for
one hour after assembly to allow adhesive to deve ...
