Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Installation Procedure

- Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding along the edges of the front
wheelhouse front panel as noted from the original panel.

- Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding where front wheelhouse front panel
and front wheelhouse overlap.
- Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.

- Position the front wheelhouse front panel on the vehicle.
- Verify the fit of the front wheelhouse front panel.
- Clamp the front wheelhouse front panel into position.


- Plug weld the joint from front wheelhouse front panel to front
wheelhouse accordingly.
- 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:
Symptoms - Squeaks and Rattles
Table 1: Rattle Coming From the Side Rail
Table 2: Rattle Under Vehicle at Higher RPM
Table 3: Thump From Rear of Vehicle on Bumps
Table 4: Glass Knock Coming From the Rear of the Vehicle When Driving Over
Bumps
Table 5: Rattle Coming From Door
Table 6: Squeak When Operating Doors
Table 7: S ...
Installation Procedure
Align the body side outer panel reinforcement.
Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding along the edges of the body side
outer panel reinforcement as noted from the original panel.
Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces
for welding.
Position the body side outer pa ...
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter may work up to 60m (195 ft) away from
the vehicle.
RKE Transmitter with Remote Start Shown
Press the key release button to extend the key blade. The key can be used for
the ignition and all locks.
Press to unlock the driver door
or all doors.
P ...