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.
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 (MIG-Brazing)
Note: According to different corrosion warranties, only the
regional mandatory joining methods are allowed. ...
Other materials:
Instrument Panel Lower Trim Pad Cover Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the left outer trim cover. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover
Replacement - Left Side.
Instrument Panel Lower Trim Pad Cover Screw (Qty: 3)
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Tighten
2.5 N·m (23 lb in)
Instrument Panel ...
Installation Procedure
Note: If the location of the original plug weld holes can not be
determined, space the braze holes every 40 mm (1½ in).
Create 5 x 18 mm (4/16 x 11/16 in) slots for MIG-brazing along the edges
of the rear floor panel filler as noted from the original
panel.
Clean and prepare ...
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash
WARNING
A crash can damage the safety belt system in the vehicle.
A damaged safety belt system may not properly protect the person using it, resulting
in serious injury or even death in a crash. To help make sure the safety belt systems
are working properly after a crash, have them inspected a ...
