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:
Interior Lamps Dimming
This group includes lamps which may dim. This group may use a combination of
vacuum fluorescent illumination, LEDs and incandescent
lamps
HVAC control module, head assembly
Rear HVAC control module, head assembly
Radio
Rear seat audio
The instrument panel cluster
The PRNDL lamp, wit ...
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
This program is available to qualified applicants for cost reimbursement of eligible
aftermarket adaptive equipment required for the vehicle, such as hand controls or
a wheelchair/ scooter lift for the vehicle.
For more information on the limited offer, visit www.gmmobility.com or call the
...
Global Positioning System (GPS)
The position of the vehicle is determined by using satellite signals, various
vehicle signals, and map data.
At times, other interference such as the satellite condition, road configuration,
condition of the vehicle, and/or other circumstances can affect the navigation system's
ability to ...