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Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Installation Procedure

  1. Position the front end upper tie bar (1) on the vehicle.
  2. Verify the fit of the front end upper tie bar.
  3. Clamp the front end upper tie bar into position.

  1. Braze accordingly.

  1. Braze accordingly.
  2. Grind down weld seams as needed for related panels and components.
  3. Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.

  1. Position the front end sheet metal cross panel reinforcement (1) on the vehicle.
  2. Verify the fit of the front end upper tie bar.
  3. Clamp the front end sheet metal cross panel reinforcement into position.

  1. Spot weld accordingly.
  2. Use factory slots for slot brazing.
  3. Install front bumper impact bar before applying the sealers and anti-corrosion materials.
  4. Apply the sealers and anti-corrosion materials to the repair area, as necessary. Refer to Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair
  5. Paint the repaired area. Refer to Basecoat/Clearcoat Paint Systems
  6. Install all related panels and components.
  7. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
  8. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling
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. ...

Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Front Support Replacement (MAG-Welding)
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the regional mandatory joining methods are allowed. ...

Other materials:

Cooling System
The cooling system allows the engine to maintain the correct working temperature. 1.4L L4 Engine Shown, 1.8L L4 Engine Similar 1. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View) 2. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap WARNING An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the eng ...

Installation Procedure
Align the rocker inner panel. Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for spot welding. Apply structural adhesive to all attaching surfaces. Position the rocker  inner panel on the vehicle. Verify the fit of the quarter outer panel Clamp the rocker inner panel into posi ...

Brakes
This vehicle has front disc brakes and could have rear drum brakes or rear disc brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed. The sound can come and go or be heard all the time the vehicle is m ...

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