Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: 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 support on the
vehicle.
- Verify the fit of the drivetrain and front suspension frame front
support.
- Clamp the drivetrain and front suspension frame front support into
position.

- Plug weld accordingly.

- Weld seam as noted from the original panel from the drivetrain and front
suspension frame front support to the front compartment
side rail.
- Apply the sealers and anti-corrosion materials to the repair area, as
necessary. Refer to Anti- Corrosion Treatment and Repair.
- Paint the repaired area. Refer to Basecoat/Clearcoat Paint Systems.
- Install all related panels and components.
- Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable
Disconnection and Connection.
- Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
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 ...
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the
regional mandatory joining methods are allowed. ...
Other materials:
Metric Fasteners
This vehicle provides fastener dimensions using the metric system. Most
metric fasteners are approximate in diameter to equivalent
English fasteners. Make replacements using fasteners of the same nominal
diameter, thread pitch, and strength.
A number marking identifies the OE metric fastener ...
Installation Procedure
Cut the front hinge pillar body in corresponding locations to fit the
remaining original panel. The sectioning joint should be trimmed
to allow a gap of one-and-one-half-times the metal thickness at the
sectioning joint.
Create a 50 mm (2 in) backing plate from the unused portion of ...
New Vehicle Break-In
Notice: The vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in. But it will
perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines:
• Do not drive at any one constant speed, fast or slow, for the first 805 km (500
mi).
Do not make full-throttle starts. Avoid downshifting to brake or slow the v ...