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.
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 ...
Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Front Support Replacement (MIG-Brazing)
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the
regional mandatory joining methods are allowed. ...
Other materials:
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
This section is only for people of adult size.
There are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are
different rules for smaller children and infants. If a child will be riding in the
vehicle.
Follow those rules for everyone's protection.
It is very important for ...
Roof Console Replacement
Dome Lamp Bezel
Roof Console Screw (Qty: 2)
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Tighten
2.5 N·m (22 lb in)
Roof Console Assembly
Procedure
Disconnect the electrical connectors.
When replacing the driver information display bezel, remove the dri ...
Accident With or Without Air Bag Deployment - Component Inspections
Warning: Proper operation of the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint
(SIR) sensing system requires that any repairs to the vehicle
structure return the vehicle structure to the original production configuration.
Not properly repairing the vehicle structure could cause
non-deployment of the air b ...
