Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Installation Procedure
- Create 8 x 14 mm (5/16 x 15/16 in) slots for MIG-Brazing 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 brazing.
- 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.
- Braze accordingly.
- Braze 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 ...
Front Wheelhouse Front Panel Replacement (MAG-Welding)
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the
regional mandatory joining methods are allowed. ...
Other materials:
Airbag Readiness Light
This light shows if there is an electrical problem with the airbag system. The
system check includes the airbag sensor(s), passenger sensing system, the pretensioners,
the airbag modules, the wiring, and the crash sensing and diagnostic module.
The airbag readiness light comes on for several ...
Brake Fluid
The brake/clutch master cylinder reservoir is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid as
indicated on the reservoir cap.
There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go
down:
• The brake fluid level goes down because of normal brake lining wear. When new
linings are in ...
Instrument Panel Accessory Bezel Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Remove transmission control cover. Refer to Automatic or Manual Transmission
Control Lever Trim Cover Replacement.
Instrument Panel Accessory Bezel Screw (Qty: 4)
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Tighten
2.5 N·m (23 lb in).
Instrume ...
